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$664+ 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 11/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Jul 14 — Jul 211
Mon 7/14
Mon 7/21
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 July 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,028
(British Airways)

One-way from

$664
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,233
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 July 9, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Thu 11/2010:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 31mBritish Airways
Mon 11/245:32 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,028
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Mon 8/1111:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 29mDelta
Mon 8/1810:28 amDTW - JNB
1 stop27h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/7$1,075
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Sun 8/36:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Sun 8/109:20 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Deal found 7/7$1,077
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/116:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/189:20 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,126
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop22h 55mKLM
Tue 8/194:31 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops22h 49mKLM
Deal found 7/7$1,243
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 7/7$1,253
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/207:35 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops30h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 11/248:25 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/7$1,726
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 8/1210:25 amJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/255:36 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop18h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,737

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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

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

10:00 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops29h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

5:32 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 53m

$1,028

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/11

11:15 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops29h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/18

12:40 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,075

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

6:50 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/10

9:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop29h 10m

$1,077

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/11

6:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/18

9:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop29h 10m

$1,126

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

6:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop22h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/19

4:31 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$1,243

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

$1,253

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

7:35 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops30h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

8:25 pm-11:30 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,726

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

10:25 am-10:13 am

2 stops29h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/25

5:36 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$1,737

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/25

12:45 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops33h 44m

$664

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/25

7:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$840

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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 27, 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.

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 July 9, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta, and KLM 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,370 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,468 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,650 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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?

    British Airways, at $1,028, 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 Air France. These flights start at 8% 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 $664. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Atlantic 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 July 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$949Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$960Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$1,015Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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