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R12 340 Cheap flights to Detroit

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Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 19:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 11:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 55m1 stop Istanbul
R16 626Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
Delta Logo
20:05 - 12:07CPT  Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 02m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Delta Logo
19:45 - 17:50DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl
40h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 885Delta
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
Delta Logo
20:05 - 10:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
19:45 - 17:50DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl
40h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 885Delta
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:58JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 58m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
16:36 - 18:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 54m1 stop Newark
R17 532United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 12
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 15:29JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 29m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
16:36 - 18:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 54m1 stop Newark
R17 532United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 19:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 12:05DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 00m1 stop Istanbul
R18 017Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 14:23JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 08m1 stop London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:00 - 19:40DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R18 098Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 20
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 14:23JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 08m1 stop London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:00 - 19:40DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R18 260Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:59JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
KLM Logo
20:35 - 22:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R20 637KLM
Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Jan 4
KLM Logo
8:30 - 19:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
41h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
KLM Logo
16:10 - 22:40DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R33 899KLM
Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 25

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Locate flights to Detroit that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 10 August 2026.
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

18:50-19:00

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/11

20:05-11:00

1 stop31h 55m

R16 626

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/8

20:05-12:07

2 stops22h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/9

19:45-17:50

1 stop40h 05m

R16 885

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/8

20:05-10:10

1 stop20h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/9

19:45-17:50

1 stop40h 05m

R16 885

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

22:00-23:58

2 stops31h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

16:36-18:30

1 stop19h 54m

R17 532
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

22:00-15:29

2 stops23h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

16:36-18:30

1 stop19h 54m

R17 532

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

17:20-19:00

1 stop32h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/11

20:05-12:05

1 stop33h 00m

R18 017

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

20:15-14:23

1 stop24h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 20/9

16:00-19:40

1 stop21h 40m

R18 098

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

20:15-14:23

1 stop24h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 16/9

16:00-19:40

1 stop21h 40m

R18 260

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

23:59-18:59

2 stops26h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/1

20:35-22:00

1 stop42h 25m

R20 637

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

8:30-19:05

1 stop41h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 25/12

16:10-22:40

1 stop23h 30m

R33 899

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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 R15 348. 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 R15 542.

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 AIRPORTFebruary27% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit costs on average just R15 348 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTMarch125% more expensiveIt costs about R46 918 for flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTSeptember733% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September than any other month

Cheap Detroit flight deals and tips

Summary info about Detroit flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R12 340

Best Round-Trip Price

R16 626

Fastest flight time

37h 42m

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May
The best one-way flight price to Detroit from South Africa in the last 5 days is R12 340 (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 R16 626 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).
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The fastest flight to Detroit from South Africa takes 37h 42m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).
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May has the highest demand for flights to Detroit, with a 17% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Detroit

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 August 2026, there are 6 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Detroit?

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Flights to Detroit with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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