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R10 308 Find Cheap Flights to Detroit

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Cheapest return fare
R15 554
Overall average: R20 227
Turkish Airlines
Thu 22/1Mon 26/1
JNB - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 308
Typical prices: R11 455-R12 214
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/2
JNB - DTW • 2 stops
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 18% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Detroit

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 to Detroit

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 18:10
JNB
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DTW
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 10:50
DTW
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JNB
31h 45m1 stop
R15 554Turkish Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 17:20
JNB
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DTW
50h 05m2 stops
British Airways Logo
17:23 - 7:00
DTW
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JNB
31h 37m2 stops
R17 292British Airways
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 17:20
JNB
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DTW
51h 55m2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:57 - 7:00
DTW
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JNB
35h 03m2 stops
R17 309British Airways
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 10:52
JNB
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DTW
46h 17m2 stops
British Airways Logo
17:57 - 7:35
DTW
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JNB
30h 38m2 stops
R17 359British Airways
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:45 - 18:10
PLZ
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DTW
33h 25m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 15:05
DTW
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PLZ
36h 00m2 stops
R20 733Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:45 - 18:10
PLZ
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DTW
33h 25m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 15:05
DTW
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PLZ
36h 00m2 stops
R20 750Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:59
CPT
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DTW
21h 09m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:28 - 18:00
DTW
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CPT
27h 32m2 stops
R31 749United Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:25
CPT
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DTW
27h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
16:38 - 18:00
DTW
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CPT
18h 22m1 stop
R31 766United Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:59
CPT
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DTW
21h 09m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:28 - 18:00
DTW
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CPT
27h 32m2 stops
R31 817United Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
United Airlines Logo
15:05 - 10:54
JNB
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DTW
25h 49m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:30 - 18:30
DTW
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JNB
19h 00m1 stop
R31 918United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Detroit

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is February, where tickets cost R14 981 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R22 589 and R21 880 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R14 981.

Good to know – Book Cheap Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Plane Tickets

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR10 308
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Detroit based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Detroit flights

  • How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit?

    The city centre of Detroit is 28 km from Detroit.

  • What is the name of Detroit’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Detroit, called Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). It can also be referred to as Detroit Metro, Detroit Metropolitan, or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Detroit is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as R18 160. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R23 188 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Detroit.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally at night, when flights cost R19 828 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R20 316.

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Prefer to fly direct to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +46 more

ANA, AccesRail, +47 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +45 more

ANA, AccesRail, +46 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +46 more

ANA, AccesRail, +47 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +45 more

ANA, AccesRail, +46 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +47 more

ANA, AccesRail, +48 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +47 more

ANA, AccesRail, +48 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +46 more

ANA, AccesRail, +47 more

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to South Africa

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +46 more

ANA, AccesRail, +47 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +45 more

ANA, AccesRail, +46 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +46 more

ANA, AccesRail, +47 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +45 more

ANA, AccesRail, +46 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +47 more

ANA, AccesRail, +48 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +47 more

ANA, AccesRail, +48 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aer Lingus, +46 more

ANA, AccesRail, +47 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Detroit. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1430 reviews
8,4Crew
7,8Boarding
7,6Comfort
7,2Food
7,1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
AMS - BUD
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Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

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.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

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

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

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

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

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

Staff on board was excellent. Positive upbeat helpful- like it used to be.

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

For an expensive flight to another country, United has a lot of nerve serving pretzels and no meals (unless, of course, you want to buy something to eat). Unacceptable.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

The Sears in the 800s are not too good perfect Airbus why cant the new 737 fix that

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

Excellent food and service on my international flight. Most notable is the food provided by Turkish even for coach passengers is very good.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

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