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Cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg from C$ 1,687

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,629

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 2,154
25/2-6/3
  • 25/2-6/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 04m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Fri 7/118:05 p.m.DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/117:10 p.m.JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 1,742
Wed 3/126:05 a.m.DTW - JNB
2 stops43h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 15/129:50 a.m.JNB - DTW
2 stops40h 32mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/9C$ 1,803
Wed 3/126:05 a.m.DTW - JNB
2 stops43h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 14/129:50 a.m.JNB - DTW
2 stops44h 07mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/9C$ 1,812
Sun 7/1211:37 a.m.DTW - JNB
2 stops37h 43mEtihad Airways
Tue 16/129:50 a.m.JNB - DTW
2 stops40h 32mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/9C$ 1,938
Sun 7/1211:37 a.m.DTW - JNB
2 stops37h 43mEtihad Airways
Sun 14/129:50 a.m.JNB - DTW
2 stops44h 07mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/9C$ 1,947
Thu 4/128:05 p.m.DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/127:05 p.m.JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/9C$ 1,962
Wed 3/128:05 p.m.DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/127:10 p.m.JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/9C$ 2,017
Wed 3/121:01 p.m.DTW - JNB
2 stops38h 24mBritish Airways
Sat 13/1210:00 p.m.JNB - DTW
2 stops32h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/9C$ 2,039
Thu 4/126:40 p.m.DTW - JNB
2 stops56h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 13/1210:00 p.m.JNB - DTW
2 stops32h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/9C$ 2,047
Wed 3/128:05 p.m.DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 15/127:05 p.m.JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/9C$ 2,072
Sat 6/128:05 p.m.DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 13/127:10 p.m.JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/9C$ 2,085
Wed 3/122:11 p.m.DTW - JNB
2 stops37h 14mBritish Airways
Wed 17/1210:00 p.m.JNB - DTW
2 stops28h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/9C$ 2,107

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

8:05 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

7:05 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop30h 05m

C$ 1,687

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/3

8:05 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

7:10 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop30h 00m

C$ 1,687

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

12:20 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

9:50 a.m.-10:57 p.m.

2 stops43h 07m

C$ 1,718

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

8:05 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

7:10 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop30h 00m

C$ 1,742

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/3

8:05 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

7:05 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop30h 05m

C$ 1,742

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/3

8:05 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

7:10 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop30h 00m

C$ 1,742

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

8:05 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

7:05 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop30h 05m

C$ 1,742

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

8:05 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

7:10 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

1 stop30h 00m

C$ 1,742

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

8:05 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

7:05 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop30h 05m

C$ 1,748

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/3

8:05 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

7:05 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop30h 05m

C$ 1,769

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of C$ 989). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg?

    For a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg, you will be flying from All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.9 km from the centre of the city. All airports is the only Detroit airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. 0 airlines have flights to Johannesburg from Detroit All airports on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Johannesburg?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to Johannesburg in 31h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Detroit to Johannesburg is about 13638 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of C$ 989). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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