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

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers 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.

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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 R30 297 to R53 513. The lowest price recently found on this route was R18 741.

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21:00 - 10:35DTW-JNB

31h 35m1 stop

18:00 - 18:50JNB-DTW

30h 50m1 stop

R18 741Turkish Airlines

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Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 22

20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:10 - 18:10JNB-DTW

30h 00m1 stop

R18 981Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27

20:55 - 10:35DTW-JNB

31h 40m1 stop

17:55 - 18:50JNB-DTW

30h 55m1 stop

R19 495Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 28

20:55 - 10:35DTW-JNB

31h 40m1 stop

17:55 - 18:50JNB-DTW

30h 55m1 stop

R19 615Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 9

14:06 - 8:20DTW-JNB

35h 14m2 stops

17:00 - 17:09JNB-DTW

31h 09m2 stops

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20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

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R21 021Turkish Airlines

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6:45 - 8:20DTW-JNB

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17:57 - 7:35DTW-JNB

30h 38m2 stops

19:35 - 20:18JNB-DTW

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R21 141American Airlines

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22:00 - 23:34JNB-DTW

32h 34m2 stops

R21 176American Airlines

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15:36 - 7:00DTW-JNB

33h 24m2 stops

21:15 - 16:18JNB-DTW

25h 03m2 stops

R21 570American Airlines

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Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Qatar Airways

Apr 16

DTW19:48Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 02m

2 stops

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 28

JNB11:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 29m

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DTW0:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R22 993

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Apr 4

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 00m

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JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 11

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 26m

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DTW22:11Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 913

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Nov 29

DTW7:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 10m

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JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 1

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 41m

2 stops

DTW15:26Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R31 532

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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 15

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m

3 stops

DTW23:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 142

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 9

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 16

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

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DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 296

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 9

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 12

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

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DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 428

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Mon 11/5

21:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

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Fri 22/5

18:00-18:50

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R18 741

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Tue 20/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R18 981

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 16/4

20:55-10:35

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:55-18:50

1 stop30h 55m

R19 495

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 29/4

20:55-10:35

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

17:55-18:50

1 stop30h 55m

R19 615

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

14:06-8:20

2 stops35h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

17:00-17:09

2 stops31h 09m

R20 164

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R21 021

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

6:45-8:20

3 stops42h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

17:00-17:09

2 stops31h 09m

R21 124

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/1

17:57-7:35

2 stops30h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:35-20:18

2 stops31h 43m

R21 141

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/12

17:57-7:35

2 stops30h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

22:00-23:34

2 stops32h 34m

R21 176

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 16/4

15:36-7:00

2 stops33h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

21:15-16:18

2 stops25h 03m

R21 570

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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 650. The month of April is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around R24 913.

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 167. 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 363.

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 337. 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 212.

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Fastest flight time	28h 35m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to Johannesburg takes 28h 35m

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 21h 02m.
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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