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Cheapest return flight
R20 455
Typical prices: R23 183-R35 179
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/3Wed 14/3
DTW - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 382
Typical prices: R13 789-R19 162
Cathay Pacific
Wed 24/10
DTW - JNB • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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April
Cheapest • 19% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg R22 364 (return)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 20h 36m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Johannesburg (DTW-JNB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Detroit to OR Tambo

Wed, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 14
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9:44 - 8:20DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 36m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:50 - 23:59JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
44h 09m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R20 455Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 30
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8:45 - 8:20DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:50 - 23:56JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
45h 06m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R21 080Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 16
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10:56 - 8:20DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 24m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:50 - 22:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
43h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R21 096Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
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7:30 - 13:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 15:19JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30h 49m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R22 377Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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10:21 - 9:10DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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20:20 - 21:34JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
R22 553Qatar Airways
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26
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10:10 - 7:25DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl
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11:00 - 23:16JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
43h 16m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
R22 569Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:44 - 13:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 46m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 14:19JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30h 49m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R22 665Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
Qatar Airways Logo
10:21 - 9:10DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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20:20 - 21:34JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
R22 681Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28
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16:04 - 4:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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20:55 - 21:33JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30h 38m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
R22 697Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28
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7:35 - 13:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 14:16JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 46m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R23 034Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and is 21% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • April is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at R23 594 return.
  • July (R41 086) and May (R39 308) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

R12 382
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Istanbul (IST) – 50% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Newark (EWR) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 12% of one-stop connections

    Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R23 242 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R32 436, a difference of R9 194. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Eastgate Shopping Centre, and Gallagher Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 21 946 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R20 455 to R145 492. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R15 110, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 36m, compared to 20h 48m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 22h 52m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 6 hours ahead of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (South Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB)?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R109 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · GREEN MOTION
    · Europcar
    · Woodford
    · Alamo
    · Sixt

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight?

    Return flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R23 183 to R35 179, with an average of R29 284 over the past 12 months. Anything below R23 183 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average R23 242 – about R9 194 less than Monday (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip for April. Fares historically average R23 594 return in that month – typically R17 492 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
    - Southern Sun Or Tambo International Airport
    - Garden Court Or Tambo International Airport
    - Aero Guest Lodge

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