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R11 171 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 22/9. 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
18:00 - 18:45
JNB
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DTW
30h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:30
DTW
-
JNB
31h 40m
1 stop
R16 970Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jul 26 - Sat, Aug 8
KLM Logo
23:15 - 11:40
CPT
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DTW
42h 25m
1 stop
KLM Logo
15:40 - 21:25
DTW
-
CPT
23h 45m
2 stops
R17 529KLM
Mon, Jul 20 - Wed, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 18:05
JNB
-
DTW
26h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 18:30
DTW
-
JNB
26h 05m
2 stops
R17 578United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:55
CPT
-
DTW
25h 40m
2 stops
KLM Logo
15:05 - 21:25
DTW
-
CPT
24h 20m
2 stops
R17 627KLM
Mon, Jul 20 - Wed, Aug 26
KLM Logo
23:15 - 11:40
CPT
-
DTW
42h 25m
1 stop
KLM Logo
22:30 - 21:25
DTW
-
CPT
40h 55m
1 stop
R17 644KLM
Mon, Jul 20 - Wed, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 23:31
CPT
-
DTW
33h 41m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:52 - 17:10
DTW
-
CPT
20h 18m
1 stop
R17 709United Airlines
Mon, Jul 20 - Wed, Aug 26
Air France Logo
18:50 - 18:50
JNB
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DTW
30h 00m
1 stop
Air France Logo
18:40 - 10:20
DTW
-
JNB
33h 40m
1 stop
R19 484Air France
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 12
Air France Logo
18:50 - 14:23
JNB
-
DTW
25h 33m
2 stops
Air France Logo
18:40 - 10:20
DTW
-
JNB
33h 40m
1 stop
R19 632Air France
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:45
CPT
-
DTW
32h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:50
DTW
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CPT
33h 00m
1 stop
R19 681Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16
British Airways Logo
15:45 - 20:20
PLZ
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DTW
34h 35m
3 stops
British Airways Logo
16:02 - 15:05
DTW
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PLZ
41h 03m
3 stops
R30 211British Airways
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 14

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/8

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R16 970

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

23:15-11:40

1 stop42h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

15:40-21:25

2 stops23h 45m

R17 529

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

22:00-18:05

2 stops26h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

10:25-18:30

2 stops26h 05m

R17 578
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

23:15-18:55

2 stops25h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

15:05-21:25

2 stops24h 20m

R17 627

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

23:15-11:40

1 stop42h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

22:30-21:25

1 stop40h 55m

R17 644

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

19:50-23:31

1 stop33h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

14:52-17:10

1 stop20h 18m

R17 709

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

18:50-18:50

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

18:40-10:20

1 stop33h 40m

R19 484

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

18:50-14:23

2 stops25h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

18:40-10:20

1 stop33h 40m

R19 632

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 16/8

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R19 681

Port ElizabethDetroit

PLZ - DTW

PLZDTW

Port Elizabeth

Sat 5/9

15:45-20:20

3 stops34h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 14/9

16:02-15:05

3 stops41h 03m

R30 211

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, March 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 081. If you are unable to visit Detroit during the month of March, then departing from South Africa during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R15 623.

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 AIRPORTMarch18% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit costs on average just R15 081 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTJune26% more expensiveIt costs about R22 999 for flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June
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

R11 171

Best Round-Trip Price

R16 970

Fastest flight time

51h 39m

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May
The best one-way flight price to Detroit from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 171 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).
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The best round-trip flight price to Detroit from South Africa in the last 5 days is R16 970 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).
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The fastest flight to Detroit from South Africa takes 51h 39m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).
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May has the highest demand for flights to Detroit, with a 20% 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 June 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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