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R12 868 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Detroit – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R17 606
Typical prices: R16 475-R20 466
United Airlines
Tue 15/9Fri 16/10
JNB - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 868
Typical prices: R11 934-R15 639
Turkish Airlines
Fri 13/11
JNB - DTW • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from R17 606 (return)
Best reviews • 7,8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and Detroit. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg R12 631 (return)
Shortest trip • 22h 35m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Detroit (JNB-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Detroit

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 16:00
JNB
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DTW
24h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:52 - 18:30
DTW
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JNB
23h 38m
1 stop
R17 606United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16
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22:00 - 16:00
JNB
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DTW
24h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:52 - 18:30
DTW
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JNB
23h 38m
1 stop
R17 671United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 15:29
JNB
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DTW
23h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:02 - 18:30
DTW
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JNB
27h 28m
2 stops
R17 737United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 15:29
JNB
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DTW
23h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
16:36 - 18:30
DTW
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JNB
19h 54m
1 stop
R17 770United Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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18:50 - 11:40
JNB
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DTW
22h 50m
1 stop
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18:30 - 21:20
DTW
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JNB
20h 50m
1 stop
R19 245Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:40
JNB
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DTW
22h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:30 - 21:20
DTW
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JNB
40h 50m
1 stop
R19 262Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:40
JNB
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DTW
22h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:05 - 21:20
DTW
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JNB
24h 15m
2 stops
R19 327Multiple Airlines
Sun, Dec 27 - Sun, Jan 17
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:04
JNB
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DTW
32h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
16:00 - 18:35
DTW
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JNB
19h 35m
1 stop
R19 344United Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:40
JNB
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DTW
22h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:05 - 21:20
DTW
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JNB
24h 15m
2 stops
R19 360Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 12
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18:50 - 18:50
JNB
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DTW
30h 00m
1 stop
Air France Logo
21:20 - 10:20
DTW
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JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
R19 376Air France
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is March, where tickets cost R16 622 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R23 081 and R22 343 respectively.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR12 868
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Detroit flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was R12 868 for a one-way ticket and R17 606 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    On your way to Detroit, you’ll fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo. You’ll be landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Detroit, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit, Virgin Atlantic or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit are Virgin Atlantic and KLM. With an average price for the route of R16 910 and an overall rating of 7,5, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R16 678 and an overall rating of 7,8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Detroit

 
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KLMOverall score based on 1539 reviews
7,3Food
8,4Crew
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
7,2Entertainment
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

6,0 GoodGlenn, Feb 2026
AMS - JFK
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff were fantastic friendly nice they came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

Lots of legroom on the flight. No interaction from the staff at all on the plane. They only attended to the First Class passengers. There was no entertainment. Security I was body scanned even though I hadn't set off an alarm, my father-in-law in his 80s, was stopped and subjected to a through body search, told that they would have to place their hands in intimate places. There were several border guards present, and as we walked off we could hear the TWA officer talk about the procedure as if he was training. My father-in-law was a little upset about the whole process. A kind explanation would have been more acceptable, and it felt dehumanizing to him.

Needed a 6 hour lay over in Atlanta. How can this be avoided ?

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

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