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

Lufthansa 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.

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20:05 - 10:50

DTW

JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 18:10

JNB

DTW

30h 05m1 stop

R18 550Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

6:00 - 3:55

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JNB

38h 55m3 stops

23:00 - 23:59

JNB

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31h 59m3 stops

R19 262Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

20:05 - 10:50

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JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:10 - 18:10

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DTW

30h 00m1 stop

R19 693Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 10

21:05 - 10:50

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JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 19:10

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30h 05m1 stop

R19 826Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22

20:05 - 10:50

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JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 18:10

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30h 05m1 stop

R19 892Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26

20:05 - 10:50

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31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 18:10

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R20 257Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25

20:50 - 10:30

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31h 40m1 stop

17:50 - 18:45

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30h 55m1 stop

R20 390Turkish Airlines

Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18

17:10 - 7:35

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32h 25m2 stops

22:00 - 23:33

JNB

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31h 33m2 stops

R20 506American Airlines

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22

20:05 - 10:50

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JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 18:10

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DTW

30h 05m1 stop

R20 771Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Fri, Jan 30

18:17 - 7:35

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JNB

30h 18m2 stops

22:00 - 18:10

JNB

DTW

27h 10m2 stops

R20 920American Airlines

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 16

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 11

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 18

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Jan 19

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 10

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 693

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Mar 15

DTW21:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 22

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW19:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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American Airlines

Mar 15

DTW17:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 25m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 22

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 33m

2 stops

DTW23:33Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 506

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Jan 22

DTW18:17Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 18m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 16

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 10m

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DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 920

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Jan 19

DTW17:57Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 28m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 10

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 30m

2 stops

DTW22:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 749

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Wed 11/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R18 550

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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23:00-23:59

3 stops31h 59m

R19 262

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R19 693

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/3

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

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DetroitJohannesburg

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DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R20 257

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/4

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R20 390

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/3

17:10-7:35

2 stops32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

22:00-23:33

2 stops31h 33m

R20 506

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R20 771

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/1

18:17-7:35

2 stops30h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

22:00-18:10

2 stops27h 10m

R20 920

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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 898. The month of June is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around R24 749.

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Fastest flight time	31h 45m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to Johannesburg takes 31h 45m

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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 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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