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

Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, and Cathay Pacific 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 860 to R30 712. The lowest price recently found on this route was R18 280.

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20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:10 - 19:10JNB-DTW

30h 00m1 stop

R18 280Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 17

20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

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19:10 - 18:10JNB-DTW

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R19 171Turkish Airlines

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20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 18:10JNB-DTW

30h 05m1 stop

R19 326Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 30

20:55 - 10:35DTW-JNB

31h 40m1 stop

18:00 - 18:50JNB-DTW

30h 50m1 stop

R20 080Turkish Airlines

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6:00 - 8:20DTW-JNB

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9:50 - 19:04JNB-DTW

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19:17 - 7:00DTW-JNB

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R21 161American Airlines

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R21 178American Airlines

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14:35 - 8:20DTW-JNB

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18:45 - 10:25DTW-JNB

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R23 613British Airways

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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16

18:06 - 7:05DTW-JNB

29h 59m2 stops

19:45 - 13:55JNB-DTW

25h 10m1 stop

R26 477Lufthansa

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American Airlines flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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American Airlines

May 6

DTW19:17Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 43m

2 stops

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 10

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 46m

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DTW21:01Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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May 8

DTW15:36Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 24m

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JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 15

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 58m

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DTW17:13Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 178

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Dec 8

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 40m

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JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 27

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 42m

2 stops

DTW19:17Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 606

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 25

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

DTW19:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R18 280

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 2

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 26

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 171

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Jan 16

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 30

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 326

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:10-19:10

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R18 280

DetroitJohannesburg

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R19 171

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R19 326

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/5

20:55-10:35

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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18:00-18:50

1 stop30h 50m

R20 080

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/1

6:00-8:20

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

9:50-19:04

2 stops40h 14m

R20 646

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/5

19:17-7:00

2 stops29h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

21:15-21:01

2 stops29h 46m

R21 161

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/5

15:36-7:00

2 stops33h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

21:15-17:13

2 stops25h 58m

R21 178

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

14:35-8:20

2 stops34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:10-19:10

1 stop30h 00m

R21 915

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/12

18:45-10:25

2 stops32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:35-23:21

2 stops34h 46m

R23 613

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

18:06-7:05

2 stops29h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:45-13:55

1 stop25h 10m

R26 477

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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 653. The month of April is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around R24 916.

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 169. 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 367.

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 339. 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 215.

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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 28h 37m.
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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