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$801+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or March, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$964
(Delta)

One-way from

$801
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$961
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/711:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 58mDelta
Mon 4/147:43 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop17h 57mDelta
Deal found 2/21$964
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/76:55 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop26h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 4/148:15 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/21$996
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/139:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 17mBritish Airways
Wed 9/175:33 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops31h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/21$1,023
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/139:20 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/179:26 amDTW - JNB
2 stops26h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,609
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 4/74:50 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/148:30 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,674
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 8/135:55 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/179:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,832
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Wed 9/179:20 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops29h 10mAir France
Deal found 2/21$1,882

Find flights from OR Tambo to Detroit within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Detroit 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 February 22, 2025.

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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

11:15 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops29h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/14

7:43 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$964

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

6:55 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/14

8:15 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 00m

$996

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/13

9:15 pm-8:32 pm

2 stops29h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/17

5:33 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 27m

$1,023

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/13

9:20 pm-10:05 pm

3 stops30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/17

9:26 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,609

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

4:50 pm-8:50 pm

3 stops34h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/14

8:30 pm-7:10 am

3 stops28h 40m

$1,674

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/13

5:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/17

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

$1,832

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/13

6:50 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/17

9:20 pm-8:30 am

2 stops29h 10m

$1,882

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

5:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$801

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

1:55 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$833

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

6:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$840

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Detroit

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 OR Tambo to Detroit in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Detroit

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Detroit. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
653 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Air France
7.4
Good
1,448 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit. 2 airlines have flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Delta, at $964, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. These flights start at 13% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $801. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Air France, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Detroit. 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$940Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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