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$694+ 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Detroit

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 January 27, 2026.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/187:05 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/229:05 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/26$941
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 9/85:50 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/158:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,004
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 9/88:25 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Delta
Tue 9/155:45 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops33h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,009
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/215:50 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 8/128:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,025
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/206:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 8/128:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,031
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1810:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 41m
British Airways
Sun 3/228:26 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops43h 59m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,036
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2810:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 58m
British Airways
Sun 2/15:57 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops57h 28m
British Airways
Deal found 1/24$1,095
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 7/218:25 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops31h 37m
Delta
Wed 8/126:00 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 40m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$1,117

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$941
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$694
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,013
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Johannesburg OR Tambo-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights.
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

7:05 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/22

9:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

$943

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

7:35 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops33h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/22

1:29 pm-10:25 am

2 stops38h 56m

$1,063

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

10:25 am-10:54 am

2 stops30h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/22

5:09 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 26m

$1,908

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/4

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$694

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/4

2:45 pm-3:34 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$807

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/4

2:30 pm-2:14 pm

3 stops29h 44m

$1,128

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

7:05 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$2,234

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

11:59 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop22h 56m

$2,365

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/22

5:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$2,381

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Deals found on 1/25

Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Detroit in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $872). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,095). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 January 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and Air France from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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. 2 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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport will take you 30h 05m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 8474 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Delta, at $955, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air France. These flights start at 13% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $872). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,095). 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 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Detroit

Discover the top 2 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$955Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$1,040Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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