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Cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg from $578

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10:49 am - 8:20 amDTW-JNB
39h 31m2 stops
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9:50 am - 6:55 pmJNB-DTW
39h 05m2 stops
$1,023
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Wed, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 9
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9:05 pm - 10:50 amDTW-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 6:10 pmJNB-DTW
30h 00m1 stop
$1,136Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 20
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8:05 am - 8:20 amDTW-JNB
42h 15m2 stops
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9:50 am - 8:04 pmJNB-DTW
40h 14m2 stops
$1,137Etihad Airways
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 14
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6:12 am - 8:20 amDTW-JNB
44h 08m2 stops
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9:50 am - 8:04 pmJNB-DTW
40h 14m2 stops
$1,171Etihad Airways
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Sun, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 17
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8:05 am - 8:20 amDTW-JNB
42h 15m2 stops
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9:50 am - 8:04 pmJNB-DTW
40h 14m2 stops
$1,202Etihad Airways
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 14
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9:00 pm - 10:35 amDTW-JNB
31h 35m1 stop
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5:50 pm - 7:05 pmJNB-DTW
31h 15m1 stop
$1,292Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 16
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7:56 pm - 3:55 amDTW-JNB
49h 59m2 stops
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1:45 pm - 9:43 pmJNB-DTW
38h 58m2 stops
$1,386Qatar Airways
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Sat, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 20
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11:00 am - 9:35 amDTW-JNB
40h 35m2 stops
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8:25 pm - 11:40 pmJNB-DTW
33h 15m2 stops
$1,403Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 16
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11:00 am - 5:45 pmDTW-JNB
24h 45m3 stops
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9:20 pm - 10:28 pmJNB-DTW
31h 08m2 stops
$1,555United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 15
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5:36 pm - 5:45 pmDTW-JNB
18h 09m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 9:57 amJNB-DTW
24h 52m2 stops
$1,560United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 9

Lufthansa flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

Our best Lufthansa deals on Detroit to Johannesburg flight tickets
Lufthansa
Sep 12
DTW4:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
34h 35m
1 stop
JNB8:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 19
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
1 stop
DTW2:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,556
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Lufthansa
Oct 11
DTW2:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
36h 22m
2 stops
JNB8:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 25
JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
1 stop
DTW2:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,566
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Lufthansa
Sep 17
DTW4:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
43h 25m
2 stops
JNB5:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 1
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
1 stop
DTW2:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,571
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Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines
Nov 1
DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 20
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 00m
1 stop
DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,136
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Turkish Airlines
Sep 23
DTW9:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 35m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 16
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
DTW7:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,292
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Turkish Airlines
Aug 27
DTW9:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 35m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 9
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
DTW7:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,329
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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 July 31, 2025.
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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/27

10:49 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

9:50 am-6:55 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,023

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

9:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

7:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,136

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/23

8:05 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

9:50 am-8:04 pm

2 stops40h 14m

$1,137

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

6:12 am-8:20 am

2 stops44h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/17

9:50 am-8:04 pm

2 stops40h 14m

$1,171

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/24

8:05 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

9:50 am-8:04 pm

2 stops40h 14m

$1,202

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/23

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/16

5:50 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$1,292

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

7:56 pm-3:55 am

2 stops49h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

1:45 pm-9:43 pm

2 stops38h 58m

$1,386

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/23

11:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops40h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/16

8:25 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,403

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/24

11:00 am-5:45 pm

3 stops24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/15

9:20 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$1,555

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/27

5:36 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

3:05 pm-9:57 am

2 stops24h 52m

$1,560

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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 $1,303, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $1,482.

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.

Cheap Detroit to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$578

Fastest flight time

18h 09m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Johannesburg

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $578. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,023.
The fastest flight from Detroit to Johannesburg takes 18h 09m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Johannesburg. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is 1 airport near Johannesburg: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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  • How far is Detroit to Johannesburg by plane?

    Detroit and Johannesburg are 8452.4 mi apart from one another. 18h 09m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg refresh daily.

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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 $1,096Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,933 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,177Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,553Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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