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R10 261 Cheap flights to Detroit

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Detroit departing on 4/3. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 19:10
JNB
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DTW
30h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:05 - 10:50
DTW
-
JNB
31h 45m
1 stop
R15 142Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:54
CPT
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DTW
20h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:45 - 15:05
DTW
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CPT
27h 20m
1 stop
R16 282United Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 18:45
JNB
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DTW
30h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:30
DTW
-
JNB
31h 40m
1 stop
R16 459Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Aug 12
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 10:41
JNB
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DTW
42h 41m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:26 - 10:25
DTW
-
JNB
43h 59m
2 stops
R16 635British Airways
Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
United Airlines Logo
15:05 - 10:06
JNB
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DTW
25h 01m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:30 - 18:30
DTW
-
JNB
19h 00m
1 stop
R18 273United Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Aug 12
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 10:54
JNB
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DTW
30h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:09 - 18:35
DTW
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JNB
19h 26m
1 stop
R30 637United Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:45 - 15:34
JNB
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DTW
30h 49m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 3:55
DTW
-
JNB
39h 55m
3 stops
R30 814Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Aug 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 22:37
CPT
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DTW
33h 37m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:15 - 6:10
DTW
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CPT
29h 55m
3 stops
R32 885Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 - 22:37
CPT
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DTW
46h 07m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:15 - 6:10
DTW
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CPT
29h 55m
3 stops
R35 422Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19

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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 26 January 2026.
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Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 142

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

20:50-10:54

1 stop20h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/3

5:45-15:05

1 stop27h 20m

R16 282

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/8

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R16 459

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

22:00-10:41

2 stops42h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

8:26-10:25

2 stops43h 59m

R16 635

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

15:05-10:06

2 stops25h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/8

17:30-18:30

1 stop19h 00m

R18 273

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

10:25-10:54

2 stops30h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

17:09-18:35

1 stop19h 26m

R30 637

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

14:45-15:34

2 stops30h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/8

6:00-3:55

3 stops39h 55m

R30 814

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

19:00-22:37

2 stops33h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/3

18:15-6:10

3 stops29h 55m

R32 885

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

6:30-22:37

3 stops46h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/3

18:15-6:10

3 stops29h 55m

R35 422

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R10 261

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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 415. 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 929.

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 AIRPORTFebruary15% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit costs on average just R15 415 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTJuly26% more expensiveIt costs about R22 769 for flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTJuly322% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July than any other month

Cheap Detroit flight deals and tips

Summary info about Detroit flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R10 261

Best Round-Trip Price

R15 142

Fastest flight time

31h 55m

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The best one-way flight price to Detroit from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 261 (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 R15 142 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).
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The fastest flight to Detroit from South Africa takes 31h 55m (Cape Town Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).
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August has the highest demand for flights to Detroit, with a 12% 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 R18 054.

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 January 2026, 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Detroit?

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Can I find flights to Detroit with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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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