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

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Detroit to Johannesburg

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.

R11 898 Cheap Flights from Detroit to Johannesburg in 2026

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 R20 850 to R26 848. The lowest price recently found on this route was R17 310.

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20:05 - 10:50

DTW

JNB

31h 45m

1 stop

19:05 - 18:10

JNB

DTW

30h 05m

1 stop

R17 310Turkish Airlines

Thu, Feb 19 - Wed, Mar 4

21:05 - 10:50

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JNB

31h 45m

1 stop

19:10 - 19:10

JNB

DTW

30h 00m

1 stop

R17 663Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

20:50 - 10:30

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JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

17:50 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 55m

1 stop

R18 466Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12

20:50 - 10:30

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JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

1 stop

R18 546Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13

20:05 - 10:50

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JNB

31h 45m

1 stop

19:05 - 19:10

JNB

DTW

30h 05m

1 stop

R18 723Turkish Airlines

Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 8

6:00 - 3:55

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JNB

38h 55m

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23:00 - 23:59

JNB

DTW

31h 59m

3 stops

R18 803Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

20:50 - 10:30

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JNB

31h 40m

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18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

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R19 076Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13

6:00 - 3:55

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38h 55m

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23:00 - 23:59

JNB

DTW

31h 59m

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R19 493Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

20:50 - 10:30

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JNB

31h 40m

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18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

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R19 750Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, Apr 22

20:50 - 10:30

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JNB

31h 40m

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18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

1 stop

R19 766Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, Apr 22

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 19

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R17 310

Turkish Airlines

Mar 10

DTW21:05Detroit 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

R17 663

Turkish Airlines

May 4

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R18 466

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 22

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 26

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R18 803

Ethiopian Air

Feb 22

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 26

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 493

Ethiopian Air

Feb 19

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 10m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 47m

3 stops

DTW14:17Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 847

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R17 310

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/3

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:10-19:10

1 stop30h 00m

R17 663

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/5

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R18 466

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R18 546

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/3

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

R18 723

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:00-23:59

3 stops31h 59m

R18 803

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R19 076

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:00-23:59

3 stops31h 59m

R19 493

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 19/4

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R19 750

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 19/4

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R19 766

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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 R21 501. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around R22 352.

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Fastest flight time	31h 40m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to Johannesburg takes 31h 40m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Johannesburg.

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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 40m.
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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