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$792+ 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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — JNB
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
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 March 11, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/28:18 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops37h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/111:15 am
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops52h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,092
This FlightHub 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 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 3/8$1,117
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2112:33 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops38h 17m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/282:45 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops38h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/7$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 FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 5/28:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/125:50 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,173
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 Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 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 3/6$1,190

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,092
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$792
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,582
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($209 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

1:33 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops44h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

2:45 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops36h 36m

$1,256

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

Sun 4/19

1:33 pm-8:50 am

2 stops37h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

8:40 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,552

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

Mon 4/6

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/19

5:00 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops31h 53m

$1,658

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

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,662
Quickest round-trip

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

12:52 pm-4:00 am

2 stops33h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

12:40 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops40h 02m

$1,696
Cheapest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

2:07 pm-9:50 am

3 stops37h 43m

$829

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $964). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 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 March 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andTurkish 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
7.9
Good
8,280 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,280 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,280 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,415 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,280 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,252 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,280 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 31h 40m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,547. Airlines will cover a distance of 8474 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $1,177 and $1,849 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 36% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $964). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 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 March 11, 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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