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Cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg from $1,082

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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 10:50 am
DTW
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JNB
31h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 6:10 pm
JNB
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DTW
30h 05m1 stop
$1,082Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 10:50 am
DTW
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JNB
31h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 6:10 pm
JNB
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DTW
30h 00m1 stop
$1,113Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 10:50 am
DTW
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JNB
31h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 6:10 pm
JNB
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DTW
30h 05m1 stop
$1,136Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 10:30 am
DTW
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JNB
31h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 6:45 pm
JNB
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DTW
30h 55m1 stop
$1,148Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 10:50 am
DTW
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JNB
31h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 6:10 pm
JNB
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DTW
30h 05m1 stop
$1,152Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 10:35 am
DTW
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JNB
31h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 6:50 pm
JNB
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DTW
30h 55m1 stop
$1,182Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 10:30 am
DTW
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JNB
31h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
JNB
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DTW
30h 45m1 stop
$1,220Turkish Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 27
Etihad Airways Logo
12:05 pm - 8:20 am
DTW
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JNB
38h 15m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 4:18 pm
JNB
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DTW
36h 28m2 stops
$1,224Etihad Airways
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25
American Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 10:25 am
DTW
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JNB
39h 31m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 12:56 pm
JNB
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DTW
47h 21m2 stops
$1,226American Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 10:35 am
DTW
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JNB
31h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
JNB
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DTW
30h 50m1 stop
$1,246Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 26

Lufthansa flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

Our best Lufthansa deals on Detroit to Johannesburg flight tickets
Lufthansa
Feb 6
DTW4:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
34h 25m
1 stop
JNB9:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 28
JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
1 stop
DTW1:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,563
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Lufthansa
Apr 16
DTW2:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 25m
2 stops
JNB6:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 27
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 55m
1 stop
DTW1:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,577
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Lufthansa
Apr 15
DTW4:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
34h 35m
1 stop
JNB8:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 25
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 55m
1 stop
DTW1:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$3,084
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Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Ethiopian Air
Apr 15
DTW7:18 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 47m
2 stops
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 25
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m
3 stops
DTW1:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,375
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Ethiopian Air
Feb 6
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 55m
3 stops
JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 28
JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
3 stops
DTW11:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,407
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Ethiopian Air
Feb 4
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 55m
3 stops
JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 11
JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
3 stops
DTW11:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,419
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

7:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$1,082

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/27

7:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,113

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/4

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/11

7:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$1,136

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/25

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,148

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/26

7:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$1,152

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/16

8:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

5:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,182

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/17

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,220

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

12:05 pm-8:20 am

2 stops38h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/25

9:50 am-4:18 pm

2 stops36h 28m

$1,224

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

12:54 pm-10:25 am

2 stops39h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/20

7:35 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops47h 21m

$1,226

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/16

8:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

6:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,246

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Johannesburg?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from Detroit is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,321, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of June is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $1,493.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg from Detroit. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $1,554. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Johannesburg on Saturday is $2,040.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Detroit to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,386. Flying to Johannesburg in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the afternoon when prices are around $2,043.

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Fastest flight time

27h 56m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Johannesburg takes 27h 56m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Johannesburg.
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  • How far is Detroit to Johannesburg by plane?

    Detroit and Johannesburg are 8452.4 mi apart from one another. 27h 56m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Johannesburg?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Johannesburg.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

    The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,091Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,112 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,177Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,106 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,730Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,014 reviews
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