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Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Johannesburg

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How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Johannesburg?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Johannesburg.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Johannesburg. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 18:10JNB-DTW

30h 05m1 stop

R20 214Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 21

21:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:10 - 18:10JNB-DTW

30h 00m1 stop

R20 232Turkish Airlines

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Sat, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 20

6:12 - 8:20DTW-JNB

44h 08m2 stops

9:50 - 23:40JNB-DTW

43h 50m2 stops

R20 355Etihad Airways

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Mon, Sep 22 - Sat, Oct 11

20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

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17:42 - 8:30DTW-JNB

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6:00 - 8:20DTW-JNB

43h 20m2 stops

9:50 - 21:40JNB-DTW

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9:50 - 21:40JNB-DTW

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R20 689Etihad Airways

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6:12 - 8:20DTW-JNB

44h 08m2 stops

9:50 - 21:50JNB-DTW

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R22 798

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20:05 - 17:25DTW-JNB

38h 20m2 stops

19:05 - 18:10JNB-DTW

30h 05m1 stop

R23 009

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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 21

19:34 - 3:55DTW-JNB

50h 21m2 stops

20:20 - 19:00JNB-DTW

29h 40m2 stops

R24 362Qatar Airways

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Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 7

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 21

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 1

DTW21:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 20

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 232

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 6

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 20

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 407

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Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Etihad Airways

Sept 22

DTW6:12Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 08m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 11

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 50m

2 stops

DTW23:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 355

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Etihad Airways

Oct 18

DTW17:42Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

56h 48m

2 stops

JNB8:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 1

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 27m

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DTW15:17Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 566

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Nov 4

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 19

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 50m

2 stops

DTW21:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 583

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Fri 7/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R20 214

DetroitJohannesburg

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DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R20 232

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 22/9

6:12-8:20

2 stops44h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

9:50-23:40

2 stops43h 50m

R20 355

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R20 407

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/10

17:42-8:30

2 stops56h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

9:50-15:17

2 stops35h 27m

R20 566

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/11

6:00-8:20

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

9:50-21:40

2 stops42h 50m

R20 583

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/11

14:31-8:20

2 stops58h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

9:50-21:40

2 stops42h 50m

R20 689

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/10

6:12-8:20

2 stops44h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

9:50-21:50

2 stops42h 00m

R22 798

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

20:05-17:25

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R23 009

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

19:34-3:55

2 stops50h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

20:20-19:00

2 stops29h 40m

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to Johannesburg

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R22 903. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around R26 050.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to Johannesburg is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as R21 699. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Detroit because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R33 177.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Detroit to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as R21 874. Flying to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg is in the afternoon when prices are around R34 047.

Cheap Detroit to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R9 773
Fastest flight time	19h 09m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Johannesburg	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Detroit in the past 72 hours is R9 773. The best return flight deal from Detroit to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R20 214.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Johannesburg takes 19h 09m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Johannesburg. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

There is 1 airport near Johannesburg: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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How far is Detroit to Johannesburg by plane?
Johannesburg is 13602,7 km away from Detroit. By plane, this route typically takes 31h 35m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Johannesburg?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Johannesburg.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Johannesburg. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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