Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Johannesburg from $1,336

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DTW — JNB
May 5 — May 121

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 April 30, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,899

Round-trip from

$1,187
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg?

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 16% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Johannesburg from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport average $1,827. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,827, as users have found deals to Johannesburg from as low as $1,483. The month of November appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Johannesburg from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 13%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg (DTW - JNB)?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between Detroit and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2024.
Consider these cheap Turkish Airlines flights we've found departing from Detroit to Johannesburg. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Wed 8/288:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/66:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,514
Wed 8/288:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/66:05 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops47h 09mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,578
Sat 5/1111:14 amDTW - JNB
2 stops41h 06mTurkish Airlines
Sat 5/186:05 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops47h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,847
Sat 5/113:44 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops36h 36mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,870
Sat 5/118:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,119
Sat 7/278:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/56:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,142

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Detroit and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Ethiopian Air flights traveling from Detroit to Johannesburg. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Wed 8/286:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/64:00 amJNB - DTW
3 stops41h 17mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,541
Sat 8/108:31 amDTW - JNB
3 stops37h 24mEthiopian Air
Tue 8/202:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops39h 29mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,940
Wed 8/216:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/284:00 amJNB - DTW
3 stops25h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,993
Wed 8/286:00 amDTW - JNB
3 stops36h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/64:00 amJNB - DTW
3 stops37h 33mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$2,258

Cheap Detroit to Johannesburg flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to Johannesburg specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Prices were last updated on April 30, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Detroit to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 5/113:09 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1712:10 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,516
Wed 5/296:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops28h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 6/51:35 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops40h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,605
Sat 5/113:09 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops35h 26mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/175:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops30h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,608
Fri 5/311:15 amDTW - JNB
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/58:15 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops33h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,719
Wed 5/293:50 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/58:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops33h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,781
Sat 5/1111:14 amDTW - JNB
2 stops41h 06mTurkish Airlines
Sat 5/186:05 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops47h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,847
Wed 5/298:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/58:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops33h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,854
Fri 5/35:30 amDTW - JNB
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/58:15 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops33h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,868
Sat 5/113:44 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops36h 36mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,870

Detroit to Johannesburg 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and Johannesburg in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Detroit to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 11/810:35 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/247:15 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,336
Thu 11/1410:35 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/267:15 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,351
Thu 11/141:52 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops37h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/267:45 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops33h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,437
Fri 11/89:05 amDTW - JNB
2 stops43h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/247:15 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,483
Wed 8/288:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/66:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,514
Sat 5/113:09 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1712:10 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,516
Thu 11/1410:35 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/267:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops44h 03mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,532
Wed 8/286:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/64:00 amJNB - DTW
3 stops41h 17mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,541
Sun 10/2710:55 amDTW - JNB
2 stops35h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 11/161:40 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops37h 57mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,569

Find flights from Detroit to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Johannesburg 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 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/28

1 stop32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/6

1 stop30h 20m

$1,514

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/11

3 stops30h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/17

2 stops35h 37m

$1,516

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/28

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/6

3 stops41h 17m

$1,541

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/27

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/16

2 stops37h 57m

$1,569

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/28

2 stops34h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/6

2 stops31h 07m

$1,698

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/27

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/16

1 stop25h 55m

$1,784

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/27

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/16

1 stop25h 05m

$1,801

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/17

2 stops23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/26

1 stop23h 40m

$1,918

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/29

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

2 stops32h 54m

$2,150

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Deals found on 4/30

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Average price of flights to Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to Johannesburg by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to Johannesburg is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,721. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,187). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,810). 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.

January

$1,187

February

$1,227

March

$1,283

April

$1,284

May

$1,404

June

$1,572

July

$1,810

August

$1,478

September

$1,333

October

$1,277

November

$1,283

December

$1,391

Temperature and rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

50 - 68 °F

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 April 30, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Johannesburg, such as Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,048 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
4,048 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,048 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
10,896 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,048 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.9
Good
1,616 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,048 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
4,453 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,048 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.6
Good
1,794 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,048 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Johannesburg. 4 airlines have flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Johannesburg should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day.

  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $1,514, but on average you can expect to pay $1,709.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,514, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,541 and $1,569, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg?

  • What does DTW to JNB mean?

    Great question - DTW to JNB just means Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to Johannesburg flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Detroit to Johannesburg with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Detroit to Johannesburg flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Johannesburg.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to Johannesburg offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to Johannesburg?

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  • How recently were the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg flight deals updated?

    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/30.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Johannesburg

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