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$1,269+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Johannesburg

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 July 27, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/105:30 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 10/59:45 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 47m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,269
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/28:10 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/139:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,293
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/95:30 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops56h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/269:45 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/22$1,299
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/77:30 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/149:45 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,313
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/28:10 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/59:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/23$1,315
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/191:53 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops36h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/269:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,316
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/286:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/195:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,352
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/296:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/55:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$1,369
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3110:24 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops40h 46m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/92:05 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops39h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,404
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 9/115:30 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops48h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/241:15 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,420

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 July 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,269
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Average price

$3,208
From Detroit (DTT) to Johannesburg
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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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

7:30 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

9:45 am-4:40 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$1,313

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/2

8:10 am-8:20 am

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

9:50 am-3:50 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,315

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/19

8:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/26

9:50 am-9:34 pm

2 stops41h 44m

$1,315

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops56h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/26

9:45 am-11:55 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$1,359

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

6:40 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:45 am-9:33 pm

2 stops41h 48m

$1,455
Quickest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/12

8:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/26

6:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,491

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/2

9:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

6:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,564
Cheapest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/17

4:05 pm-8:20 am

3 stops33h 15m

$1,334
Quickest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/17

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,513

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/17

4:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop34h 35m

$1,760

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Deals found on 7/22

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of $1,271). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,565). 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 Detroit to Johannesburg?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,461 and $2,203 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,269 on Etihad Airways (Sep 10-Oct 5).

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 July 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish 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
4,451 reviews

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,451 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,451 reviews

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent

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 2 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 10m. Fly via Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. There are 8474 mi between Detroit and Johannesburg.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($1,044), and Delta ($1,937) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Johannesburg. Turkish Airlines is priced at 45% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of $1,271). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,565). 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 Detroit to Johannesburg

Discover the top 2 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,937Average$2,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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