What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights connecting via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 15m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,363.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Detroit and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 88% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Atlanta (ATL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 30m.

What airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Delta, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of November 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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4:42 pm - 7:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

55h 43m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

12:20 am - 6:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,339Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 12

4:42 pm - 7:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

55h 43m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

12:20 am - 7:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,339Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 19

4:46 pm - 7:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

55h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

12:20 am - 7:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,343Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 14

8:05 pm - 11:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

12:20 am - 7:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,491Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 14

8:55 pm - 10:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 25m1 stop Istanbul

5:50 pm - 6:50 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$1,493Turkish Airlines

Sun, May 2 - Wed, May 12

8:55 pm - 10:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 45m1 stop Istanbul

5:45 pm - 6:50 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$1,493Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 3 - Tue, May 11

12:35 pm - 6:35 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

7:45 pm - 3:15 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$2,260United Airlines

Wed, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 21

12:35 pm - 6:35 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

7:45 pm - 3:15 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$2,260United Airlines

Thu, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 20

12:37 pm - 7:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:55 pm - 9:27 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 32m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

$3,055Delta

Fri, Dec 18 - Thu, Jan 7

12:37 pm - 7:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:55 pm - 5:56 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 01m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$3,195Delta

Fri, Dec 18 - Thu, Jan 7

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Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 2

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 55m

1 stop

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 14

JNB12:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 40m

1 stop

DTW7:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,491

Turkish Airlines

May 2

DTW8:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 25m

1 stop

JNB10:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

1 stop

DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,493

Turkish Airlines

May 2

DTW8:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 25m

1 stop

JNB10:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

1 stop

DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,494

Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 10

DTW6:44 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

41h 41m

2 stops

JNB7:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 21

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 59m

2 stops

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,423

Cathay Pacific

Nov 20

DTW1:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

58h 51m

2 stops

JNB7:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 7

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

43h 47m

2 stops

DTW11:47 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,496

Cathay Pacific

Mar 11

DTW10:16 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 09m

2 stops

JNB7:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 20

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 59m

2 stops

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,548

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Sun 2/28

4:42 pm-7:25 am

2 stops55h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/12

12:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,339

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Mon 3/8

4:42 pm-7:25 am

2 stops55h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/19

12:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,339

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tue 3/2

4:46 pm-7:25 am

2 stops55h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/14

12:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,343

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/2

8:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/14

12:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,491

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/2

8:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/12

5:50 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,493

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/3

8:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop43h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/11

5:45 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$1,493

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Wed 3/10

12:35 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/21

7:45 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$2,260

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/11

12:35 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/20

7:45 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$2,260

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/18

12:37 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop23h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/7

11:55 pm-9:27 am

2 stops40h 32m

$3,055

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/18

12:37 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop23h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/7

11:55 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop25h 01m

$3,195

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Detroit, with most prices found around $1,473. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $1,582.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

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Best Price Found	$768
Fastest flight time	27h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $768. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,339.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 27h 55m

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How far is Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?
A flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo will travel around 8459.4 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 27h 55m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
As of November 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Detroit and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the leading airline is Turkish Airlines, making up 100% of the total bookings.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $987	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,467 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,826	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,474 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $2,145	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,700 reviews	Search Delta flights

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