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Cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg from C$ 1,251

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
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 13 May 2026.

Mon 31/81:06 p.m.
DTW
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JNB
2 stops37h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/99:50 a.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5C$ 1,803
Sat 22/86:00 a.m.
DTW
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JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/89:50 a.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5C$ 1,811
Fri 20/111:46 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/119:50 a.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5C$ 1,995
Sat 1/86:00 a.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/89:50 a.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5C$ 1,999
Thu 8/101:50 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops37h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 12/102:45 p.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 19m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/5C$ 2,092
Sat 21/111:46 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/119:50 a.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5C$ 2,132
Thu 30/72:02 p.m.
DTW
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JNB
3 stops36h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/89:50 a.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5C$ 2,285
Thu 30/71:34 p.m.
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops37h 26m
Qatar Airways
Sat 29/812:40 p.m.
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5C$ 2,384

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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 13 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,803

One-way from

C$ 1,251

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C$ 2,108
31/8-9/9
  • 31/8-9/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 18m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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  • 22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 86 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

6:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50 a.m.-11:58 p.m.

2 stops44h 08m

C$ 1,811

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/8

6:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

9:50 a.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops40h 30m

C$ 1,999

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/10

10:35 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

2 stops40h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

2:45 p.m.-4:32 p.m.

2 stops31h 47m

C$ 2,448

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/10

6:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

9:50 a.m.-4:32 p.m.

2 stops36h 42m

C$ 2,521

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/7

5:22 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops32h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

9:50 a.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops40h 30m

C$ 2,548

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/10

8:50 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop30h 45m

C$ 2,678

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 31/7

11:50 a.m.-4:00 a.m.

2 stops58h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

8:55 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops29h 25m

C$ 2,754

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/10

11:14 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop25h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

7:00 p.m.-9:29 p.m.

2 stops32h 29m

C$ 2,843
Quickest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/7

4:48 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop19h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

7:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops28h 00m

C$ 3,003
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 22/9

5:30 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops32h 50m

C$ 1,251

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of C$ 129). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,974). 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 40h 25m. 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of C$ 129). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,974). 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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