Cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg from $698

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8:50 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
31h 40m
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6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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DTW
30h 45m
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$1,109Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
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8:05 pm - 10:50 am
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JNB
31h 45m
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7:10 pm - 7:10 pm
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DTW
30h 00m
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$1,115Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
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8:50 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
31h 40m
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5:50 pm - 6:45 pm
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DTW
30h 55m
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$1,116Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 21
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JNB
31h 40m
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5:50 pm - 6:45 pm
JNB
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DTW
30h 55m
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$1,132Turkish Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12
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9:05 pm - 10:50 am
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JNB
31h 45m
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7:10 pm - 7:10 pm
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DTW
30h 00m
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$1,138Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
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8:50 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
31h 40m
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5:50 pm - 6:45 pm
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DTW
30h 55m
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$1,154Turkish Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12
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8:50 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
31h 40m
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5:50 pm - 6:45 pm
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30h 55m
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$1,155Turkish Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12
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8:50 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
31h 40m
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6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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$1,177Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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$1,178Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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7:05 pm - 6:10 pm
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30h 05m
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$1,181Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Mar 2

American Airlines flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to Johannesburg flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 13
DTW4:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
34h 35m
2 stops
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 22
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 47m
2 stops
DTW5:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,241
American Airlines
Mar 5
DTW7:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 41m
2 stops
JNB7:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 12
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 13m
2 stops
DTW9:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,265
American Airlines
May 2
DTW3:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 30m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
2 stops
DTW4:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,266

British Airways flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

Our best British Airways deals on Detroit to Johannesburg flight tickets
British Airways
Feb 22
DTW5:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 02m
2 stops
JNB7:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 7
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 31m
2 stops
DTW11:31 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,426
British Airways
May 4
DTW5:32 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 28m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 16
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 06m
2 stops
DTW9:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,456
British Airways
Apr 9
DTW5:32 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 28m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 13
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 05m
2 stops
DTW4:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,501

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,109

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

7:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,115

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/21

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,116

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,132

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

9:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/26

7:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,138

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,154

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,155

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/13

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,177

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/13

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,178

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

7:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$1,181

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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 $1,339, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $1,392.

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Fastest flight time

28h 01m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Johannesburg takes 28h 01m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Johannesburg.
  • How far is Detroit to Johannesburg by plane?

    Detroit and Johannesburg are 8452.4 mi apart from one another. 28h 01m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,044Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,210 reviews
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7.4
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8,154 reviews
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