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Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 19:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 22:25DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 20m1 stop Istanbul
R16 393Turkish Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 18:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 10:55DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m1 stop Istanbul
R16 409Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 19:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 22:25DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 20m1 stop Istanbul
R16 442Turkish Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:20 - 16:03JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
18:15 - 8:40DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 25m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R18 086Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 21:13JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30h 33m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
18:15 - 8:40DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 25m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R19 046Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
KLM Logo
23:59 - 19:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 16m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
KLM Logo
20:35 - 22:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R19 860KLM
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 31
KLM Logo
23:59 - 19:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 16m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
KLM Logo
16:00 - 22:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
R22 400KLM
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 31
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:06CPT  Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 16m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:30 - 18:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl
46h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
R24 744United Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
0:55 - 18:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 05m1 stop Istanbul
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 18:35DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 30m2 stops Istanbul Johannesburg OR Tambo
R25 118Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:25 - 23:56CPT  Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 31m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 - 13:35DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl
48h 30m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
R33 502Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 29

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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

0:20-19:00

1 stop25h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

20:05-22:25

1 stop43h 20m

R16 393

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/11

20:05-10:55

1 stop31h 50m

R16 409

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

0:20-19:00

1 stop25h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

20:05-22:25

1 stop43h 20m

R16 442

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

21:20-16:03

1 stop25h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/11

18:15-8:40

2 stops31h 25m

R18 086

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

21:40-21:13

2 stops30h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/11

18:15-8:40

2 stops31h 25m

R19 046

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

23:59-19:15

2 stops26h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 31/12

20:35-22:00

1 stop42h 25m

R19 860
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

23:59-19:15

2 stops26h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 31/12

16:00-22:00

2 stops23h 00m

R22 400

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

20:50-17:06

2 stops27h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/12

12:30-18:00

2 stops46h 30m

R24 744

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

0:55-18:00

1 stop24h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/12

20:05-18:35

2 stops39h 30m

R25 118

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

14:25-23:56

3 stops40h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/12

6:05-13:35

3 stops48h 30m

R33 502

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, November 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 R15 563. If you are unable to visit Detroit during the month of November, then departing from South Africa during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R17 679.

Cheapest flights to Detroit

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Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTNovember28% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit costs on average just R15 563 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTMarch120% more expensiveIt costs about R47 225 for flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTSeptember660% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September than any other month

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Summary info about Detroit flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R10 809

Best Round-Trip Price

R15 530

Fastest flight time

32h 45m

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The best one-way flight price to Detroit from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 809 (Cape Town Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).
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The best return flight price to Detroit from South Africa in the last 5 days is R15 530 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).
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The fastest flight to Detroit from South Africa takes 32h 45m (Cape Town Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).
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May has the highest demand for flights to Detroit, with a 18% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Detroit

Are there flights to Midtown/Cass Corridor?

Yes, you can get a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport in Detroit (27,9 km from Midtown/Cass Corridor).

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 September 2026, there are 5 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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