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$862+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — JNB
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Thu 8/6
Thu 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from Detroit to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 7, 2026.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:30 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/149:45 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 47m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4$1,249
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Sun 11/18:10 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 11/109:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4$1,293
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/58:10 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/139:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/6$1,353
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/275:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,360
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/272:30 pm
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops29h 53m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7$1,382
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:05 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/95:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,399
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/195:25 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/62:30 pm
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops29h 41m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7$1,460
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/306:05 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/85:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,473
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/138:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/271:30 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops35h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,491
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/57:25 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/1310:50 pm
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops32h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,513

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,249
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$862
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,565
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($320 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to OR Tambo 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 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

4:27 pm-8:20 am

2 stops33h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:45 am-8:20 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$1,556

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

$1,596

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

7:15 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:45 am-8:20 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$1,603
Quickest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

7:34 am-8:10 pm

2 stops30h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

2:30 pm-2:11 pm

3 stops29h 41m

$1,718

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

1:30 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,941
Cheapest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/3

5:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops56h 45m

$862

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/3

4:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 35m

$1,277
Quickest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/17

5:30 pm-7:50 am

3 stops32h 20m

$2,315

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/17

4:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 35m

$5,333

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Deals found on 7/4

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to OR Tambo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to OR Tambo in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,159). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated July 7, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,451 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,439 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,945 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Detroit airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 17.3 mi journey to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Detroit’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 30h 50m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,596. Airlines will cover a distance of 8474 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,044 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $1,550 and $1,937 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to OR Tambo 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,159). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to OR Tambo. 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,550Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,937Average$2,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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