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Cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg from C$ 1,654

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 April 2026.

Mon 31/83:10 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/99:50 a.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops34h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 1,654
Thu 3/93:10 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/99:50 a.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops41h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,709
Mon 31/81:02 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops37h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/99:50 a.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4C$ 1,744
Mon 31/81:02 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops37h 58m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/92:45 p.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops38h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,746
Wed 9/910:41 a.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops39h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/99:50 a.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3C$ 1,789
Mon 31/81:02 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 58m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/98:55 p.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops31h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,801
Tue 24/111:46 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 54m
Qatar Airways
Wed 2/128:20 p.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops30h 47m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3C$ 1,837
Sat 5/93:10 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/98:55 p.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops31h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,857
Thu 5/111:46 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 54m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/118:20 p.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops30h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3C$ 1,928
Sat 22/89:53 a.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops40h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/89:50 a.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3C$ 1,935
Mon 13/46:00 a.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops45h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/52:45 p.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 36m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3C$ 1,959
Sat 5/93:10 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/98:55 p.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops31h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,984

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C$ 1,654

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C$ 2,293
31/8-9/9
  • 31/8-9/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 14m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

3:10 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50 a.m.-2:04 p.m.

2 stops34h 14m

C$ 1,654

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/4

12:33 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

2 stops38h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

8:40 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops34h 05m

C$ 1,746

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

3:10 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

2 stops35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

2:45 p.m.-10:54 p.m.

2 stops38h 09m

C$ 1,746

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/4

5:32 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

2:45 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

2 stops38h 40m

C$ 1,746

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/4

1:33 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

2 stops37h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

8:40 p.m.-9:21 p.m.

2 stops30h 41m

C$ 1,746

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

3:10 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

2 stops35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

8:55 p.m.-10:54 p.m.

2 stops31h 59m

C$ 1,746
Quickest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/4

5:32 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

8:40 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

2 stops32h 45m

C$ 1,746

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/9

1:02 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

2 stops37h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

8:55 p.m.-9:06 p.m.

2 stops30h 11m

C$ 1,801

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

9:53 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops40h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50 a.m.-2:40 p.m.

2 stops34h 50m

C$ 1,935

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 13/4

6:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

2 stops45h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

2:45 p.m.-9:21 p.m.

2 stops36h 36m

C$ 1,959

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of C$ 1,343). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,404). 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 38h 17m. Fly via Qatar Airways 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of C$ 1,343). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,404). 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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