Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Johannesburg from $1,176

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DTW — JNB
May 20 — May 271

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 15, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,934

Round-trip from

$1,191
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 14% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Johannesburg from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport average $1,886. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,886, as users have found deals to Johannesburg from as low as $1,296. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Johannesburg from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 20%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg (DTW - JNB)?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Detroit and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Consider these cheap Lufthansa flights we've found departing from Detroit to Johannesburg. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Fri 6/144:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Thu 6/2010:40 amJNB - DTW
2 stops33h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 5/13$1,977
Thu 8/84:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Mon 8/127:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 5/13$2,321
Thu 6/64:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Fri 7/57:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 5/13$2,615

Cheap Air France flights from Detroit to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air France for the route between Detroit and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Air France flights traveling from Detroit to Johannesburg. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sat 7/139:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Sun 7/216:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop22h 55mAir France
Deal found 5/14$2,152
Tue 8/69:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Mon 8/196:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 10mAir France
Deal found 5/12$2,158
Mon 6/109:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 40mAir France
Fri 6/286:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop22h 55mAir France
Deal found 5/13$2,252
Fri 7/129:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Sun 7/216:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop29h 50mAir France
Deal found 5/14$2,402

Cheap Detroit to Johannesburg flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to Johannesburg specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Prices were last updated on May 15, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Detroit to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 6/48:47 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops37h 23mQatar Airways
Wed 6/128:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops50h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$5,703
Tue 6/43:50 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/128:20 amJNB - DTW
3 stops40h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$6,688
Fri 6/141:25 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/201:25 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$6,735
Tue 6/48:40 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/127:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$7,246
Fri 6/141:25 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/206:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$7,501
Fri 6/143:50 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/202:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops34h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$8,617
Tue 6/44:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Wed 6/127:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 5/14$8,775
Fri 6/148:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/206:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$9,267
Fri 6/1410:15 amDTW - JNB
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/191:15 amJNB - DTW
2 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$13,284

Detroit to Johannesburg 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and Johannesburg in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Detroit to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 9/178:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/276:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,176
Thu 9/128:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/236:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,195
Fri 11/159:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/37:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,202
Thu 9/198:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/276:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,204
Fri 9/138:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/236:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,245
Fri 9/68:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,331
Fri 11/159:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/37:05 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops34h 27mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,341
Thu 9/124:00 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/236:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,353
Fri 11/1510:15 amDTW - JNB
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/35:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,417

Find flights from Detroit to Johannesburg within your budget

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, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/18

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/25

2 stops27h 54m

$1,400

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/18

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/25

1 stop30h 20m

$1,590

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/10

2 stops38h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/28

2 stops50h 47m

$1,902

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/14

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/20

2 stops33h 35m

$1,977

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/3

2 stops24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/20

1 stop31h 27m

$2,023

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/8

2 stops58h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

2 stops30h 57m

$2,071

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/6

2 stops34h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/16

2 stops26h 28m

$2,142

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/13

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/21

1 stop22h 55m

$2,152

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/8

3 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

3 stops34h 23m

$2,263

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Deals found on 5/12

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Average price of flights to Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to Johannesburg by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to Johannesburg is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,947. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,191). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,795). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,191

February

$1,227

March

$1,283

April

$1,282

May

$1,411

June

$1,572

July

$1,795

August

$1,491

September

$1,333

October

$1,263

November

$1,282

December

$1,386

Temperature and rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

50 - 68 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated May 15, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Johannesburg, such as Lufthansa, Air France and Ethiopian Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,569 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,403 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.6
Good
1,769 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
3,709 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Johannesburg. 4 airlines have flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Johannesburg should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day.

  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,400, but on average you can expect to pay $1,946.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,590, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,902 and $1,977, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 13% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg?

  • What does DTW to JNB mean?

    Great question - DTW to JNB just means Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to Johannesburg flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/14.

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,714Average$2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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