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$545+ 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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$880
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$545
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,012
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 September 11, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:10 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/228:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$880
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/207:10 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/248:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/10$915
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/245:55 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2110:49 amDTW - JNB
2 stops41h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$950
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/110:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 11/222:50 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops34h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/11$999
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 9/248:40 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop24h 40mDelta
Tue 10/212:04 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops38h 16mDelta
Deal found 9/10$1,005
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2710:50 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops31h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/110:41 amDTW - JNB
3 stops35h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,055
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:50 amJNB - DTW
2 stops40h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/247:30 amDTW - JNB
2 stops41h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,098

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
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

Sat 11/1

7:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/22

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

$880

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

7:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

$915

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/24

5:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

10:49 am-10:35 am

2 stops41h 46m

$950

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/1

10:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/22

2:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops34h 50m

$999

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/24

8:40 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

2:04 pm-10:20 am

2 stops38h 16m

$1,005

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/27

10:50 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops31h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

10:41 am-3:55 am

3 stops35h 14m

$1,055

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

9:50 am-7:00 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

7:30 am-8:20 am

2 stops41h 50m

$1,098

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

5:00 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$545

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

9:50 am-11:59 pm

2 stops44h 09m

$777

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

8:40 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,188

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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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 August 29, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 8474 mi.

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

    Delta, at $960, 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 14% 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $777. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). 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 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$960Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$1,015Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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