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Cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg from R14 485

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6:00 - 4:00
DTW
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JNB
40h 00m
2 stops
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12:40 - 23:55
JNB
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DTW
41h 15m
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R21 350Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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6:00 - 8:20
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JNB
44h 20m
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9:50 - 23:58
JNB
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DTW
44h 08m
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R21 711Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31
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10:23 - 9:00
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JNB
40h 37m
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12:40 - 16:32
JNB
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DTW
33h 52m
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R22 270Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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10:23 - 4:00
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JNB
35h 37m
2 stops
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12:40 - 23:55
JNB
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DTW
41h 15m
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R22 368Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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10:23 - 4:00
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JNB
35h 37m
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12:40 - 16:32
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DTW
33h 52m
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R22 385Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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6:00 - 4:00
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JNB
40h 00m
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20:55 - 21:35
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DTW
30h 40m
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R23 091Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Sep 6
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6:00 - 8:20
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JNB
44h 20m
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9:50 - 20:20
JNB
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DTW
40h 30m
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R23 961Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 29
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6:00 - 9:00
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JNB
45h 00m
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20:55 - 23:58
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DTW
33h 03m
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R24 684Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Sep 6
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6:00 - 4:00
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JNB
40h 00m
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20:55 - 23:58
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DTW
57h 03m
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R24 733Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Sep 6
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6:00 - 9:00
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45h 00m
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20:55 - 23:58
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DTW
57h 03m
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R24 946Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Sep 6

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Qatar Airways
Aug 31
DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 00m
2 stops
JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 9
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 15m
2 stops
DTW23:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
R21 350
Qatar Airways
Aug 31
DTW10:23Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 37m
2 stops
JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 9
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 52m
2 stops
DTW16:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
R22 270
Qatar Airways
Aug 31
DTW10:23Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 37m
2 stops
JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 9
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 15m
2 stops
DTW23:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
R22 368

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Detroit to Johannesburg flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Aug 19
DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 25m
2 stops
JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 6
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 19m
3 stops
DTW10:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
R26 999
Ethiopian Air
Aug 19
DTW5:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 45m
2 stops
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 6
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 19m
3 stops
DTW10:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
R27 771
Ethiopian Air
Jun 6
DTW6:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
39h 45m
3 stops
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jun 12
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 01m
3 stops
DTW23:51Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
R28 001

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

6:00-4:00

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

12:40-23:55

2 stops41h 15m

R21 350

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50-23:58

2 stops44h 08m

R21 711

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

10:23-9:00

2 stops40h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

12:40-16:32

2 stops33h 52m

R22 270

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

10:23-4:00

2 stops35h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

12:40-23:55

2 stops41h 15m

R22 368
Fastest return journey

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

10:23-4:00

2 stops35h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

12:40-16:32

2 stops33h 52m

R22 384

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/8

6:00-4:00

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

20:55-21:35

2 stops30h 40m

R23 091

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

9:50-20:20

2 stops40h 30m

R23 961

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/8

6:00-9:00

2 stops45h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

20:55-23:58

2 stops33h 03m

R24 684

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/8

6:00-4:00

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

20:55-23:58

2 stops57h 03m

R24 733

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/8

6:00-9:00

2 stops45h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

20:55-23:58

2 stops57h 03m

R24 946

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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, June 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 R1 544. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around R2 168.

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Fastest flight time

34h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Johannesburg takes 34h 45m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Johannesburg.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Johannesburg

  • How far is Detroit to Johannesburg by plane?

    Johannesburg is 13602,7 km away from Detroit. By plane, this route typically takes 34h 45m.

  • 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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