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

Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Detroit

Which airlines fly to Detroit?

Virgin Atlantic, KLM and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Detroit from Johannesburg according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Detroit. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Detroit on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit?

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit?

There are 3 operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit 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 Detroit. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R11 842 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Detroit in 2026

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18:50 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

20:05 - 11:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R16 178Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

18:50 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

20:05 - 11:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R16 290Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

18:50 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

20:05 - 11:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R16 306Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

18:50 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

20:05 - 11:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R16 322Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

18:50 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

20:05 - 11:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R16 354Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

21:55 - 22:19JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:15 - 8:20DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

R18 131Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25

21:55 - 0:58JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:40 - 8:20DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow

R18 131Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25

23:15 - 11:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

22:30 - 21:20DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R19 123KLM

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 20

19:40 - 15:02JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 22m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New York John F Kennedy Intl

16:15 - 22:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R19 347KLM

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 20

23:59 - 18:47JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 48m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

14:05 - 22:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R19 939KLM

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 20

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KLM flights from Johannesburg to Detroit

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KLM

Sept 9

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 25m

1 stop

DTW11:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sept 20

DTW22:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 50m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 123

KLM

Sept 20

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m

2 stops

DTW18:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sept 27

DTW18:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 45m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 923

KLM

Nov 6

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 48m

2 stops

DTW18:47Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Nov 20

DTW14:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 55m

2 stops

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 939

Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg to Detroit

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Etihad Airways

Sept 9

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 09m

2 stops

DTW21:54Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sept 19

DTW17:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 835

Etihad Airways

Nov 7

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 30m

2 stops

DTW22:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Nov 11

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 883

Etihad Airways

Nov 7

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 30m

2 stops

DTW22:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Nov 11

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 027

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

20:05-11:00

1 stop31h 55m

R16 178

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

20:05-11:00

1 stop31h 55m

R16 290

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

20:05-11:00

1 stop31h 55m

R16 306

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

20:05-11:00

1 stop31h 55m

R16 322

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

20:05-11:00

1 stop31h 55m

R16 354

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

21:55-22:19

1 stop30h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/10

20:15-8:20

1 stop30h 05m

R18 130

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

21:55-0:58

1 stop33h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/10

17:40-8:20

2 stops32h 40m

R18 130

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

23:15-11:40

1 stop42h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 20/9

22:30-21:20

1 stop40h 50m

R19 123

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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

19:40-15:02

2 stops26h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/11

16:15-22:00

1 stop22h 45m

R19 347

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

23:59-18:47

2 stops25h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/11

14:05-22:00

2 stops24h 55m

R19 939

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Detroit?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R17 858 to R20 995.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 178.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R15 538. If you are unable to visit Detroit during the month of November, then departing from Johannesburg during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 226.

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Best price found	R11 842
Fastest flight time	30h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Detroit from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R11 842. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 178.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Detroit takes 30h 10m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Detroit

How far is Johannesburg to Detroit by plane?
Detroit is 13602,7 km away from Johannesburg. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 30h 10m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Detroit.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit 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 Detroit. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R8 887	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 983	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 562 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R20 005	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 735 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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