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$1,115+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,118
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,542
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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 February 21, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/179:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/195:55 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,115
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 2/255:39 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/49:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,118
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.
Tue 4/16:05 amDTW - JNB
2 stops52h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 6/38:40 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops30h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/21$1,324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/251:40 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/67:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,412
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops44h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 9/249:55 amJNB - DTW
2 stops43h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,440
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.
Sun 7/206:45 amDTW - JNB
3 stops39h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/292:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops32h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/21$1,513
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/84:49 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop18h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/1610:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,553
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/64:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 35mLufthansa
Sun 4/137:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,595
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 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 2/20$1,770
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/911:03 amDTW - JNB
2 stops38h 37mCathay Pacific
Sat 4/1911:20 amJNB - DTW
2 stops39h 43mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/20$1,775
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.
Fri 4/412:20 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop25h 20mDelta
Thu 4/179:55 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop20h 29mDelta
Deal found 2/21$2,199
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/193:50 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops32h 15mAir Canada
Sun 1/410:10 amJNB - DTW
2 stops59h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$2,335

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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 February 21, 2025.

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/25

5:39 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/4

9:15 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,118

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/5

8:10 pm-10:45 am

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/17

7:05 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,147

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

6:05 am-4:10 pm

2 stops52h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/3

8:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,324

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/25

1:40 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/6

7:05 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,412

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/8

4:49 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/16

10:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$1,553

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

$1,595

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/15

10:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/29

7:40 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops53h 21m

$1,770

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/9

11:03 am-7:40 am

2 stops38h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/19

11:20 am-9:03 pm

2 stops39h 43m

$1,775

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/4

12:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/17

9:55 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$2,199

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/7

5:55 pm-7:00 am

2 stops55h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/11

9:15 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops32h 12m

$10,822

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Deals found on 2/20

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to OR Tambo

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 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 OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 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 February 21, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,217 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,217 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,217 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,217 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,217 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,217 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,757 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,217 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

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 4 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.

  • 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,118 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,147 and $1,324 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 41% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 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 February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,096Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,414Average$1,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,569Average$1,927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,777Average$2,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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