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$1,137+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 1, 2025.

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$1,146
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July

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October

Average price

$1,901
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/157:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,137
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 10/155:40 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops56h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/2910:00 amJNB - DTW
2 stops44h 31mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,146
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:32 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1510:05 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,444
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 7/55:19 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops34h 21mQatar Airways
Tue 7/151:55 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops36h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,473
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/23:23 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops30h 32mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/115:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,535
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/14:45 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops42h 40mLufthansa
Thu 11/207:35 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,616
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/315:52 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops31h 08mBritish Airways
Thu 6/199:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops30h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,772
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/2910:10 amDTW - JNB
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/159:20 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,803
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/282:10 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops37h 10mSWISS
Mon 7/77:35 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops32h 30mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$1,863
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/143:15 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops37h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 5/188:40 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop24h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/30$11,053

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/15

5:40 pm-8:20 am

2 stops56h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/29

10:00 am-12:31 am

2 stops44h 31m

$1,146

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/8

5:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,161

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/5

5:19 pm-9:40 am

2 stops34h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/15

1:55 pm-8:44 pm

2 stops36h 49m

$1,473

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/2

3:23 pm-3:55 am

3 stops30h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

5:00 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops33h 51m

$1,535

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/1

3:35 pm-7:00 am

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/17

9:15 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$1,644

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/31

5:52 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/17

7:25 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,772

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/29

10:10 am-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

9:20 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$1,803

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/30

4:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/17

7:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,861

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/28

2:10 pm-9:20 am

3 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

7:35 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,863

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

3:15 pm-10:20 am

2 stops37h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

8:40 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$11,053

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Deals found on 4/30

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Johannesburg in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
643 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

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 4 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways ($1,146), Turkish Airlines ($1,161), and Qatar Airways ($1,473) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Johannesburg. Etihad Airways 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Johannesburg

Discover the top 4 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,096Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,414Average$1,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,569Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,826Average$2,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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