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Cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg from C$ 2,072

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,303

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 2,755
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/5-8/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 45m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 448 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 88 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 2 April 2025.

Tue 9/128:10 p.m.DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/127:05 p.m.JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4C$ 2,072
Sun 7/1212:14 p.m.DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 41mQatar Airways
Tue 16/127:50 p.m.JNB - DTW
2 stops30h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/4C$ 2,106
Sat 1/116:10 p.m.DTW - JNB
1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/113:05 p.m.JNB - DTW
2 stops26h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4C$ 2,274
Sat 11/109:26 a.m.DTW - JNB
2 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/107:00 p.m.JNB - DTW
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4C$ 2,292
Sun 7/127:24 p.m.DTW - JNB
2 stops31h 56mBritish Airways
Thu 18/1210:05 p.m.JNB - DTW
2 stops50h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/4C$ 2,407
Mon 29/123:45 p.m.DTW - JNB
1 stop34h 45mLufthansa
Wed 14/17:35 p.m.JNB - DTW
1 stop25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 31/3C$ 2,427
Thu 25/126:25 p.m.DTW - JNB
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Sat 10/19:55 p.m.JNB - DTW
1 stop21h 41mDelta
Deal found 31/3C$ 2,705
Wed 9/42:10 p.m.DTW - JNB
2 stops25h 10mKLM
Sat 19/411:15 p.m.JNB - DTW
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/4C$ 4,105

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/5

6:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

9:20 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops24h 00m

C$ 2,303

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of C$ 989). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). 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.

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 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 2 April 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg?

    For a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg, you will be flying from All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.9 km from the centre of the city. All airports is the only Detroit airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. 0 airlines have flights to Johannesburg from Detroit All airports on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Johannesburg is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 2,303 on this airline. Users have found that United Airlines is 13% cheaper than the other options available 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.

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  • 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 to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg (average of C$ 989). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). 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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