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

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier 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.

R10 888 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 R21 908 to R26 454. The lowest price recently found on this route was R17 889.

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17:33 - 7:35

DTW

JNB

31h 02m2 stops

22:00 - 21:16

JNB

DTW

30h 16m2 stops

R17 889American Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m1 stop

18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m1 stop

R18 218Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m1 stop

18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m1 stop

R18 383Turkish Airlines

Wed, May 13 - Fri, May 22

20:05 - 10:50

DTW

JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 18:10

JNB

DTW

30h 05m1 stop

R18 531Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m1 stop

17:50 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 55m1 stop

R18 597Turkish Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 28

17:33 - 10:25

DTW

JNB

33h 52m2 stops

22:00 - 19:14

JNB

DTW

28h 14m2 stops

R18 712American Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

20:05 - 10:50

DTW

JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 18:10

JNB

DTW

30h 05m1 stop

R18 811Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m1 stop

18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m1 stop

R18 992Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m1 stop

18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m1 stop

R19 157Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m1 stop

18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m1 stop

R19 486Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 19

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 8

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 18

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 162

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

R21 101

Ethiopian Air

Feb 25

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 216

British Airways flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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British Airways

Mar 18

DTW13:02Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 33m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 5

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 44m

2 stops

DTW17:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 755

British Airways

Mar 21

DTW17:44Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 41m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 4

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 43m

2 stops

DTW19:58Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 788

British Airways

Mar 21

DTW13:02Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 23m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 5

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m

2 stops

DTW16:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 496

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/2

17:33-7:35

2 stops31h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:00-21:16

2 stops30h 16m

R17 889

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 218

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R18 383

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R18 531

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/4

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R18 597

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

17:33-10:25

2 stops33h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

22:00-19:14

2 stops28h 14m

R18 712

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R18 811

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 992

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 157

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/4

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R19 486

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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 056. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around R22 929.

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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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