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.

Air France Flights to Detroit

Air France will jet to Detroit around 19 times in an average week. Where you fly from will dictate what kind of deals you can get for Air France, but prices as low as R17 214 have been found from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit. Air France has scored 7,4/10 in momondo user reviews.

Turkish Airlines Flights to Detroit

Turkish Airlines flights to Detroit can start from as low as R14 917 (return, from Durban King Shaka Intl, found in the last 72 hours). Over 7 flights that Turkish Airlines operates to Detroit in a normal week, prices can vary significantly. The most popular Turkish Airlines flight to Detroit is from Istanbul. Turkish Airlines has been rated 7,3/10 by momondo users, in 3 968 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Detroit?

On average, it takes 24h 40m 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 20h 01m.

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17:50 - 19:05JNB-DTW

31h 15m1 stop

20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

R15 012Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Oct 23 - Wed, Nov 5

19:10 - 18:10JNB-DTW

30h 00m1 stop

20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

R16 062Turkish Airlines

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19:10 - 18:10JNB-DTW

30h 00m1 stop

20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

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R16 167Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

20:40 - 15:20JNB-DTW

24h 40m1 stop

21:25 - 10:20DTW-JNB

30h 55m2 stops

R17 514Delta

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21:15 - 23:13JNB-DTW

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R17 672British Airways

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19:00 - 14:10JNB-DTW

25h 10m1 stop

18:24 - 18:35DTW-JNB

18h 11m1 stop

R27 505United Airlines

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21:30 - 19:09JNB-DTW

28h 39m2 stops

20:15 - 8:40DTW-JNB

29h 25m1 stop

R30 584Virgin Atlantic

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

21:30 - 19:09JNB-DTW

28h 39m2 stops

20:15 - 8:40DTW-JNB

29h 25m1 stop

R30 759Virgin Atlantic

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21:15 - 21:50JNB-DTW

30h 35m2 stops

15:57 - 7:00DTW-JNB

33h 03m2 stops

R113 134British Airways

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18:50 - 12:50JNB-DTW

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13:32 - 21:20DTW-JNB

25h 48m2 stops

R114 884KLM

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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

17:50-19:05

1 stop31h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 012

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

R16 062

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

R16 167

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

20:40-15:20

1 stop24h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 21/10

21:25-10:20

2 stops30h 55m

R17 514

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

21:15-23:13

2 stops31h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/11

18:49-10:25

2 stops32h 36m

R17 672

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

19:00-14:10

1 stop25h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 31/10

18:24-18:35

1 stop18h 11m

R27 505

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

21:30-19:09

2 stops28h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

20:15-8:40

1 stop29h 25m

R30 584

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

21:30-19:09

2 stops28h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

20:15-8:40

1 stop29h 25m

R30 759

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

21:15-21:50

2 stops30h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 17/10

15:57-7:00

2 stops33h 03m

R113 134

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

18:50-12:50

1 stop24h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 17/10

13:32-21:20

2 stops25h 48m

R114 884

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Detroit flights insights and trends

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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 R17 059. 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 462.

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 497. 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 458.

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 962. 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 887.

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 736 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 R16 902 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Detroit

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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 R17 059 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	21% more expensive	It costs about R24 460 for flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO DETROIT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	June	537% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June than any other month

Cheap Detroit flight deals and tips

Summary info about Detroit flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R21 504
Best Round-Trip Price	R15 012
Fastest flight time	21h 20m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Detroit from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R21 504 (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 012 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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The fastest flight to Detroit from South Africa takes 21h 20m (Cape Town Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Detroit, with a 9% 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 69 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 R20 180.

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 September 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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