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$1,145+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Johannesburg

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DTT — JNB
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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 January 21, 2025.

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$2,064
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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 January 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 4/18:55 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/35:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,145
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 3/96:03 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops27h 52mQatar Airways
Wed 3/191:20 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops40h 02mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,236
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/116:01 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/297:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,404
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/164:45 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 45mLufthansa
Mon 3/247:35 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$1,547
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/72:24 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops21h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/1410:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,552
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:23 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops31h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/229:10 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops26h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,565
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Wed 4/910:05 amDTW - JNB
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Sun 4/209:55 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,948
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Tue 3/1110:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 15mAir France
Sat 3/297:40 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop29h 25mAir France
Deal found 1/20$1,965
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/255:39 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops30h 51mBritish Airways
Tue 3/117:25 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$2,695
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Tue 2/254:18 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop22h 42mKLM
Sun 3/911:55 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Deal found 1/21$2,919

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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 January 21, 2025.

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

8:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/3

5:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,145

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/9

6:03 pm-3:55 am

2 stops27h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/19

1:20 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops40h 02m

$1,236

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/11

6:01 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/29

7:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,404

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/16

4:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/24

7:35 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$1,547

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/7

2:24 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/14

10:00 pm-11:08 am

1 stop20h 08m

$1,552

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/15

6:25 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/29

7:25 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$1,603

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/9

10:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/20

9:55 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$1,948

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/11

10:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/29

7:40 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$1,965

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/25

5:39 pm-7:30 am

2 stops30h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

7:25 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops31h 33m

$2,695

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/25

4:18 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/9

11:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$2,919

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Johannesburg in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Johannesburg, such as Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Johannesburg round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($1,145), Qatar Airways ($1,236), and Lufthansa ($1,547) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Johannesburg. Turkish Airlines is priced at 39% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Johannesburg

Discover the top 5 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,096Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,414Average$1,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,439Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,714Average$1,932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,826Average$2,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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