Which airlines fly to Detroit?

When flying to Detroit from South Africa, momondo travellers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, KLM or Turkish Airlines. Depending on what airport in South Africa you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.

Turkish Airlines Flights to Detroit

Turkish Airlines will jet to Detroit around 6 times in an average week. Where you fly from will dictate what kind of deals you can get for Turkish Airlines, but prices as low as R14 675 have been found from Durban King Shaka Intl to Detroit. Turkish Airlines has scored 7,3/10 in momondo user reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Detroit?

On average, it takes 30h to fly from South Africa to Detroit if you fly out of Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (the most popular airport in Detroit). If you’re flying out of Cape Town Intl and into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, then the flight time is around 31h 55m.

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22:00 - 23:10JNB-DTW

32h 10m2 stops

20:15 - 8:35DTW-JNB

29h 20m1 stop

R17 247Delta

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Tue, Dec 16 - Sun, Jan 11

22:00 - 23:10JNB-DTW

32h 10m2 stops

16:45 - 8:35DTW-JNB

32h 50m2 stops

R17 264Delta

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Tue, Dec 16 - Sun, Jan 11

19:35 - 23:21JNB-DTW

34h 46m2 stops

21:04 - 9:25DTW-JNB

30h 21m2 stops

R17 333British Airways

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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, May 31

19:20 - 13:45JNB-DTW

25h 25m1 stop

18:05 - 12:10DTW-JNB

35h 05m1 stop

R17 694KLM

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Tue, Dec 16 - Sun, Jan 11

19:20 - 13:45JNB-DTW

25h 25m1 stop

16:15 - 22:05DTW-JNB

22h 50m1 stop

R18 262KLM

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Tue, Dec 16 - Sun, Jan 11

19:20 - 13:45JNB-DTW

25h 25m1 stop

21:20 - 12:10DTW-JNB

31h 50m1 stop

R18 503KLM

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Tue, Dec 16 - Sun, Jan 11

19:10 - 18:10JNB-DTW

30h 00m1 stop

20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

R18 779Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

17:15 - 18:10CPT-DTW

31h 55m1 stop

20:05 - 11:50DTW-CPT

32h 45m1 stop

R20 156Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

21:30 - 19:07JNB-DTW

28h 37m2 stops

20:15 - 8:40DTW-JNB

29h 25m1 stop

R30 070Virgin Atlantic

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

21:30 - 19:07JNB-DTW

28h 37m2 stops

20:15 - 8:40DTW-JNB

29h 25m1 stop

R30 156Virgin Atlantic

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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

22:00-23:10

2 stops32h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

20:15-8:35

1 stop29h 20m

R17 247

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

22:00-23:10

2 stops32h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

16:45-8:35

2 stops32h 50m

R17 264

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

19:35-23:21

2 stops34h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 31/5

21:04-9:25

2 stops30h 21m

R17 333

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:20-13:45

1 stop25h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

18:05-12:10

1 stop35h 05m

R17 694

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:20-13:45

1 stop25h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

16:15-22:05

1 stop22h 50m

R18 262

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:20-13:45

1 stop25h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

21:20-12:10

1 stop31h 50m

R18 503

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R18 779

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

R20 156

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

21:30-19:07

2 stops28h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

20:15-8:40

1 stop29h 25m

R30 070

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

21:30-19:07

2 stops28h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

20:15-8:40

1 stop29h 25m

R30 156

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Detroit. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R16 679. If you are unable to visit Detroit during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R17 092.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Detroit from South Africa is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as R17 212. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Detroit is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R24 061.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from South Africa to Detroit when you can find flight prices for as low as R19 638. Flying to Detroit in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Detroit is at midday when prices are around R22 515.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around R19 771 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from South Africa for as low as R14 562 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	February	16% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit costs on average just R16 679 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	21% more expensive	It costs about R24 063 for flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	336% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Detroit flight deals and tips

Summary info about Detroit flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R12 720
Best Round-Trip Price	R17 247
Fastest flight time	21h 04m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Detroit from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R12 720 (Cape Town Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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The best round-trip flight price to Detroit from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R17 247 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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The fastest flight to Detroit from South Africa takes 21h 04m (Cape Town Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Detroit, with a 15% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Detroit

How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit?

Most flyers found that booking tickets 52 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Detroit. During this timeframe, flight prices are around R19 840.

Are there flights to Downtown?

Yes, you can get a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport in Detroit (27,7 km from Downtown).

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Detroit?

Prices for flights to Detroit are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Detroit?

As of October 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights to Detroit.

How old do you have to be to fly to Detroit?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The required travel and health documents for your Detroit trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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