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$780+ 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Thu 8/20
Thu 8/27
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 21, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 7/20$1,270
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Tue 9/16:05 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/19:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops40h 32m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/18$1,293
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Fri 9/185:30 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops56h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/89:45 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 47m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/16$1,299
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 9/265:30 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 10/199:45 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/20$1,316
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/106:43 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops55h 37m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/79:45 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/19$1,322
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sun 11/18:10 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 11/89:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/20$1,328
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 9/296:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/55:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$1,363
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:05 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/319:45 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 14m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/18$1,376
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sun 9/276:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/181:15 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops45h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$1,408
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$1,415
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 9/266:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/205:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$1,427
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 10/88:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/161:30 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops35h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/16$1,448

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 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,270
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$780
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

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 21, 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

Thu 9/3

7:30 am-8:15 am

2 stops42h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

9:45 am-7:36 pm

2 stops39h 51m

$1,376

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

1:30 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,448

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

7:30 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45 am-10:20 pm

2 stops42h 35m

$1,456

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

$1,456

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

6:40 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45 am-11:34 pm

2 stops43h 49m

$1,462
Quickest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/8

8:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/16

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,491

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

6:05 am-8:20 am

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:45 am-9:33 pm

2 stops41h 48m

$1,516
Cheapest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/24

3:34 pm-8:15 am

2 stops34h 41m

$862

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/26

5:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops32h 50m

$890

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/29

8:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 35m

$898

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg

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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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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 21, 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
4,450 reviews

Food

7.5

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

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
4,450 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,450 reviews

Food

7.5

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

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 30h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines 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), 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 21, 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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