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$1,160+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Johannesburg

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DTW — JNB
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sat 3/15
Sat 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 March 10, 2025.

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$1,221
(American Airlines)

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July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,264
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Johannesburg
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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 March 10, 2025.

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.
Sat 3/159:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/187:10 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,160
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:00 amDTW - JNB
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/78:40 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops34h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,245
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/63:55 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops30h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 4/138:40 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops32h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/9$1,314
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/156:13 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops31h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/189:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops26h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,320
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops43h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/189:50 amJNB - DTW
2 stops43h 54mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/9$1,457
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/51:26 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops35h 34mBritish Airways
Mon 5/129:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/9$1,519
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:00 amDTW - JNB
3 stops39h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 5/1710:50 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops55h 09mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/8$1,545
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/72:15 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops36h 20mLufthansa
Wed 9/177:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 3/10$1,563
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/249:26 amDTW - JNB
2 stops26h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/210:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,574
This Aeromexico 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/1510:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 15mAir France
Sat 3/297:40 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops53h 21mAir France
Deal found 3/8$1,772
This Emirates 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/45:55 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops34h 20mEmirates
Mon 5/1910:20 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 47mEmirates
Deal found 3/9$1,848
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/82:00 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKLM
Thu 5/1511:15 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Deal found 3/9$1,963

Find flights from Detroit to Johannesburg within your budget

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 March 10, 2025.

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/7

5:52 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

9:15 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$1,221

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/23

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

5:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,244

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

8:00 am-10:35 am

3 stops44h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

8:40 pm-12:59 am

2 stops34h 19m

$1,245

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/6

3:55 pm-4:00 am

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/13

8:40 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops32h 37m

$1,314

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

9:50 am-11:44 pm

2 stops43h 54m

$1,457

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

1:26 pm-7:00 am

2 stops35h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/12

9:15 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$1,519

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-3:55 am

3 stops39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/17

10:50 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops55h 09m

$1,545

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/6

4:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/13

7:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,598

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/10

2:50 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/16

7:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,689

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/4

5:55 pm-10:15 am

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/19

10:20 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$1,848

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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW 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 March 10, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 March 10, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. 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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,219 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,219 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,219 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,219 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,219 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,546 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,219 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,173 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,219 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Johannesburg. 4 airlines have flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Johannesburg should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day.

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

    Currently priced at $1,221, American Airlines will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,244 and $1,314, respectively. American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Johannesburg

Discover the top 4 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 March 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,096Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,414Average$1,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,569Average$1,925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,826Average$2,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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