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$1,046+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Johannesburg

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 6/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 28, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/313:10 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/99:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 4/239:43 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 07m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/308:40 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops32h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,188
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 9/31:02 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 18m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/108:55 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops31h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,190
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/59:43 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 07m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/128:40 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops32h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,203
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:32 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops33h 18m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/138:40 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops32h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,227
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/269:43 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 07m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/38:40 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops32h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,228
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/171:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops43h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/301:45 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 19m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,230
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Fri 4/106:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/189:45 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 04m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,250
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/21:33 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops37h 17m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/122:45 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops40h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,293
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/318:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/96:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,345
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/318:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/105:50 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,347

Find flight deals from Detroit to Johannesburg

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 March 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,187
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$1,046
(oojo)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,224
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Johannesburg 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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

6:49 pm-8:20 am

2 stops31h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

9:50 am-2:04 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,187

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

9:53 am-8:20 am

2 stops40h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50 am-2:04 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,187

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

9:43 am-8:50 am

2 stops41h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/3

8:40 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,228

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/10

6:00 am-8:10 am

2 stops44h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/18

9:45 am-11:49 pm

2 stops44h 04m

$1,250

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

5:32 pm-8:50 am

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

8:40 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops30h 41m

$1,293

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

6:49 pm-8:20 am

2 stops31h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:50 am-2:40 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,349

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

1:02 pm-8:20 am

2 stops37h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:50 am-6:19 pm

2 stops38h 29m

$1,389

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/31

5:27 pm-8:20 am

2 stops32h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

9:50 am-2:40 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,664
Quickest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,683

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/13

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/20

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,754

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Johannesburg

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of $964). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,726). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated March 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines and United Airlines from Detroit to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,285 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Cathy,Mar 2026

DFW - ATH

I really enjoyed the food . It's just too hard to eat in such a confined space. Baring in mind, I was not in business class. Crew was very friendly.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,285 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,285 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Cathy,Mar 2026

DFW - ATH

I really enjoyed the food . It's just too hard to eat in such a confined space. Baring in mind, I was not in business class. Crew was very friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,500 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,285 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Cathy,Mar 2026

DFW - ATH

I really enjoyed the food . It's just too hard to eat in such a confined space. Baring in mind, I was not in business class. Crew was very friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Johannesburg. 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 from for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg from Detroit, you will be flying from All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.6 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 0 flights from All airports to Johannesburg per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Johannesburg?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to Johannesburg in 41h 07m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. There are 8474 mi between Detroit and Johannesburg. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Johannesburg round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($1,044), United Airlines ($1,177), and Delta ($1,864) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Johannesburg. Turkish Airlines is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of $964). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,726). 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 Detroit to Johannesburg

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Johannesburg. 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,864Average$2,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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