What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Johannesburg?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Johannesburg

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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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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Johannesburg?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R28 723 to R30 566. The lowest price recently found on this route was R19 422.

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21:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 19:10JNB-DTW

30h 05m1 stop

R19 422Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Mar 15 - Fri, Mar 20

20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 18:10JNB-DTW

30h 05m1 stop

R19 473Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 28

20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:10 - 18:10JNB-DTW

30h 00m1 stop

R19 865Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 27

21:00 - 10:35DTW-JNB

31h 35m1 stop

18:00 - 18:50JNB-DTW

30h 50m1 stop

R19 882Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 24

21:00 - 10:35DTW-JNB

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18:00 - 18:50JNB-DTW

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R20 019Turkish Airlines

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19:17 - 7:00DTW-JNB

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19:25 - 22:45JNB-DTW

33h 20m2 stops

R21 060American Airlines

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Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10

16:47 - 7:35DTW-JNB

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22:00 - 19:17JNB-DTW

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R21 077American Airlines

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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 27

16:01 - 10:25DTW-JNB

35h 24m2 stops

22:00 - 22:30JNB-DTW

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R21 487American Airlines

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R21 504American Airlines

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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 27

14:46 - 7:35DTW-JNB

33h 49m2 stops

19:35 - 20:18JNB-DTW

31h 43m2 stops

R22 340American Airlines

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American Airlines flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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American Airlines

Apr 5

DTW15:37Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 48m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 22

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 46m

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DTW21:01Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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May 6

DTW19:17Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 43m

2 stops

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 10

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 20m

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DTW22:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 060

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Dec 8

DTW17:57Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 28m

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JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 27

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 17m

2 stops

DTW19:17Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 077

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Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 15

DTW21:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 20

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW19:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 422

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 14

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 28

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 473

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 13

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 27

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 865

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/3

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

R19 422

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R19 473

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R19 865

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/4

21:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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18:00-18:50

1 stop30h 50m

R19 882

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/4

21:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

18:00-18:50

1 stop30h 50m

R20 019

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/5

19:17-7:00

2 stops29h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

19:25-22:45

2 stops33h 20m

R21 060

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/12

16:47-7:35

2 stops31h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

22:00-19:17

2 stops28h 17m

R21 077

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/1

16:01-10:25

2 stops35h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

22:00-22:30

2 stops31h 30m

R21 487

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/12

16:47-7:35

2 stops31h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

22:00-19:17

2 stops28h 17m

R21 504

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/1

14:46-7:35

2 stops33h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:35-20:18

2 stops31h 43m

R22 340

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Johannesburg?

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 545. The month of April is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around R24 797.

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 068. 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 R32 213.

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 238. 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 R33 057.

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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 27h 50m.
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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