Johannesburg

$882+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Jun 3 — Jun 101
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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 May 4, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/3110:23 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops39h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/99:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,315
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 8/126:44 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops55h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/199:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,322
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/1112:40 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops33h 52m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,331
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Fri 9/115:30 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops33h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/208:55 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,369
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/197:30 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/69:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops35h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,375
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 9/41:06 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 54m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/158:55 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,396
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 9/95:30 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops28h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/268:55 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops30h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,408
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 11/201:46 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/299:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,455
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/192:46 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops31h 14m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/612:40 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,479
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 9/98:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/265:50 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,503

Find flight deals from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Round-trip from

$1,315
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$882
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,539
From Detroit (DTT) to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($205 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/26

9:50 am-10:02 pm

2 stops42h 12m

$1,315

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

10:23 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50 am-10:54 pm

2 stops43h 04m

$1,315

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

4:23 pm-8:20 am

2 stops33h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:50 am-8:20 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,315
Quickest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/11

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,656
Cheapest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/22

5:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops32h 50m

$882

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/22

9:19 am-3:55 am

3 stops36h 36m

$1,024

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/29

6:50 pm-10:15 am

2 stops57h 25m

$1,069
Quickest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/29

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,088

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/21

6:11 pm-8:20 am

2 stops32h 09m

$1,186

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/27

6:00 am-4:00 am

2 stops40h 00m

$1,251

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of $94). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,441). 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 May 4, 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.

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jim,Apr 2026

SEA - IST

Very comfortable flight. Service from the cabin crew was outstanding and the food was excellent.

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jim,Apr 2026

SEA - IST

Very comfortable flight. Service from the cabin crew was outstanding and the food was excellent.

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.

  • 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 ($1,871) 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of $94). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,441). 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 May 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,871Average$2,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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