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$787+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
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 March 13, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 10/208:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/47:05 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13$1,115
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 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 3/12$1,117
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/229:43 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 07m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/292:45 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops38h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,159
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/288:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/55:50 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,160
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Wed 4/151:33 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 17m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/222:45 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/9$1,161
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/68:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/186:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,177
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 8/319:53 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops36h 07m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/98:55 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops31h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/10$1,188
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 9/910:41 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 19m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/262:45 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 21m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/10$1,194
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 10/168:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/236:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,195

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 13, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,117
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$787
(Kiwi.com)

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 13, 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

Sun 9/6

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/18

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,177

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,314

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/16

9:43 am-8:50 am

2 stops41h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/20

8:40 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$1,385

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/16

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/20

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,547

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

8:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,595

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

1:02 pm-4:00 am

2 stops32h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/29

2:45 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$1,635

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

5:27 pm-4:00 am

2 stops28h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/20

8:55 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops32h 29m

$1,669

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/31

1:04 pm-4:00 am

2 stops32h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

2:45 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$1,696
Quickest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/3

10:45 am-8:35 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,736
Cheapest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/27

1:02 pm-8:20 am

2 stops37h 18m

$802

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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.

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 13, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,421 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,421 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,421 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,254 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,421 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

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 31h 40m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Qatar 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 ($1,849) 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, 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 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,849Average$2,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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