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The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg is 2 as of August 2026.

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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.

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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.

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8:10 am - 8:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 6:08 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 18m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,293Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 13

1:30 pm - 8:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 11:56 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 06m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Fri, Feb 5

6:48 am - 7:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 am - 12:02 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 02m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,357Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26

5:30 pm - 8:15 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

56h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 11:56 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 06m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,383Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

8:05 pm - 9:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:50 pm - 6:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,476Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26

8:05 pm - 9:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:50 pm - 6:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,491Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Fri, Feb 5

8:05 pm - 9:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:50 pm - 6:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,491Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26

9:05 pm - 9:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 35m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:50 pm - 6:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,492Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 13

4:15 pm - 10:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:20 pm - 4:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$3,831Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15

4:10 pm - 10:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:20 pm - 6:48 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$4,410Delta

Fri, Dec 18 - Sat, Jan 2

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4:08 pm - 8:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 am - 4:09 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 24m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Oct 24

7:01 am - 7:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 54m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 am - 9:34 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

41h 34m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,357Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Feb 14

1:06 pm - 9:10 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 9:34 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,408Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Feb 15

4:08 pm - 4:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 pm - 9:34 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 49m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,408Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Feb 15

8:55 pm - 9:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:50 pm - 6:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,707Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Feb 14

8:55 pm - 10:15 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m1 stop Istanbul

5:55 pm - 7:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$2,280Turkish Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Oct 24

6:24 pm - 7:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:20 pm - 5:09 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,301Delta

Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Feb 14

2:59 pm - 7:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:15 pm - 6:48 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 33m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$2,331Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Oct 24

8:55 pm - 10:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 35m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 6:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$2,425Turkish Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Feb 15

8:55 pm - 10:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 35m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 6:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$2,425Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Feb 15

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Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Qatar Airways

Oct 11

DTW4:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 06m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB8:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 14m

2 stops

DTW9:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,396

Qatar Airways

Aug 24

DTW4:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 52m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 15

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 49m

2 stops

DTW9:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,408

Qatar Airways

Aug 27

DTW1:06 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 54m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 12

JNB8:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 14m

2 stops

DTW9:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,434

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 11

DTW8:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m

1 stop

DTW7:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,421

Turkish Airlines

Jan 12

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 35m

2 stops

JNB9:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 26

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m

1 stop

DTW6:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,476

Turkish Airlines

Jan 12

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 35m

2 stops

JNB9:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 26

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m

1 stop

DTW6:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,491

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/2

8:10 am-8:20 am

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/13

9:50 am-6:08 pm

2 stops39h 18m

$1,293

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/28

1:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

9:50 am-11:56 pm

2 stops45h 06m

$1,316

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/12

6:48 am-7:25 am

2 stops41h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/26

11:00 am-12:02 am

2 stops44h 02m

$1,357

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/21

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops56h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/25

9:50 am-11:56 pm

2 stops44h 06m

$1,383

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/12

8:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/26

6:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,476

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/28

8:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

6:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,491

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/12

8:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/26

6:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,491

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/2

9:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/13

6:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,492

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/2

4:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/15

9:20 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$3,831

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/18

4:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/2

9:20 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop28h 28m

$4,410

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,496 to $1,866.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,293.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from Detroit is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,473, 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 $1,582.

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Best Price Found	$719
Fastest flight time	27h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $719. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,293.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Johannesburg takes 27h 50m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Johannesburg.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Johannesburg

How far is Detroit to Johannesburg by plane?
Detroit and Johannesburg are 8452.4 mi apart from one another. 27h 50m 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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg?
The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg is 2 as of August 2026.
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.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,044	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,480 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,937	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,513 reviews		Search Delta flights

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