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$811+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or March, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Detroit (DTW). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,038
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$811
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,084
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/125:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/269:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,038
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/246:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop22h 45mDelta
Sat 7/57:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops32h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,108
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/246:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/56:30 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/127:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops28h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/265:40 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,450

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Detroit

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Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/12

5:50 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/26

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

$1,038

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/24

6:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop22h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/5

7:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,108

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/24

6:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop22h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/5

6:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,309

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/12

7:00 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops28h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/26

5:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,450

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

1:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops40h 04m

$811

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/6

4:50 pm-10:03 pm

3 stops35h 13m

$819

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/6

5:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,021

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

6:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,031

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/5

11:15 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,033

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 44m

$1,040

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Detroit

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Detroit. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit. 3 airlines have flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at $1,038, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. These flights start at 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $811. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Air France, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Detroit?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Detroit 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$949Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$960Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$1,015Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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