Johannesburg

$774+ 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
May 11 — May 181
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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 April 11, 2026.

This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/168:00 am
DTW
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JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/309:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/6$1,140
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Thu 9/108:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/289:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/6$1,161
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/319:53 am
DTW
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JNB
2 stops40h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/99:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops41h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,252
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/178:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/269:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/7$1,266
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 9/248:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/289:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/5$1,284
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Wed 8/196:49 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/69:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$1,285
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/266:00 am
DTW
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JNB
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/47:50 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops33h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$1,335
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 4/8$1,339

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 April 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,335
(Expedia)

One-way from

$774
(SmartFares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,646
From Detroit (DTT) to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/27

5:32 pm-10:30 am

2 stops34h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/2

12:40 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops41h 06m

$1,558

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/27

9:43 am-10:30 am

2 stops42h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/3

12:40 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops41h 06m

$1,558

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

10:45 am-8:35 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/6

10:05 am-6:10 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,575

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

7:30 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/15

9:50 am-11:58 pm

2 stops44h 08m

$1,682
Quickest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/4

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,702

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/27

4:18 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops41h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

10:05 am-10:13 pm

2 stops42h 08m

$1,882

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/15

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,888

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/6

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,916

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/9

6:10 pm-9:20 am

3 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/22

8:55 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,921

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

2:46 pm-4:00 am

2 stops31h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/15

8:55 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,969

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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 $1,063). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,706). 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?

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 April 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and 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.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 31h 40m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, or Turkish Airlines 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 38% 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 $1,063). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,706). 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 April 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,864Average$2,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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