Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from £603

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from £603

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Mon, Jun 15
Johannesburg JNBDetroit DTW
£603
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Tue, Jun 16
Johannesburg JNBDetroit DTW
£715
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Mon, Jun 15
Johannesburg JNBDetroit DTW
£782
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Mon, Jun 15
Johannesburg JNBDetroit DTW
£803
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Sun, Jun 21
Johannesburg JNBDetroit DTW
£809
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Mon, Jun 15
Johannesburg JNBDetroit DTW
£864
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Fri, Jun 19 – Sat, Jun 27
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£1,423
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Tue, Jun 16 – Tue, Jun 23
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£1,424
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Thu, Jun 18 – Thu, Jun 25
Johannesburg JNBDetroit DTW
£1,527
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Mon, Jun 15 – Tue, Jun 23
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£1,619
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Thu, Jun 18 – Wed, Jun 24
Johannesburg JNBDetroit DTW
£1,759
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Sun, Jun 21 – Sat, Jun 27
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How much do flights to Detroit cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£603

Cheapest round-trip

£1,423

Average round-trip

£1,727

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

WestJet

Getting from Detroit's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: SMART bus Route 125.

Detroit is served by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), located 32 km southwest of downtown Detroit. The airport is one of the largest hubs in the Midwest and offers various airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

$2; exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-45 min

$45 – $65; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

$35 – $60; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

$60 – $120; pre-booked; varies by provider

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-45 min

$40 – $100; per day; varies by vehicle and provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

45-60 min

$12 – $18; to Ann Arbor; advance booking recommended

every 2 hours (traffic dependent)

Ann Arbor travelers

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Detroit does not have a direct rail or metro connection from DTW to downtown.
  • SMART Bus Route 125 connects DTW to downtown Detroit via Rosa Parks Transit Center.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas in the Ground Transportation Center.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Detroit

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Detroit Metropolitan
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
WestJetWJAWSNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Detroit

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-6°C
March6°C0°C
April12°C4°C
May19°C11°C
June24°C16°C
July27°C19°C
August26°C19°C
September23°C15°C
October15°C9°C
November8°C2°C
December2°C-2°C
Hottest Month
27°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
257
days per year
Snow days
18
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
23°C12°C
6 Jun
83%
16°C12°C
Sunday
31 May
23°C9°C
7 Jun
23°C12°C
Monday
1 Jun
24°C14°C
8 Jun
25°C13°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
24°C12°C
9 Jun
27°C15°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
25°C13°C
10 Jun
29°C17°C
Thursday
4 Jun
26°C16°C
11 Jun
67%
29°C21°C
Friday
5 Jun
87%
24°C18°C
12 Jun
78%
32°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Detroit. The most popular airlines for this route are WestJet, JetBlue Airways, Qatar Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Johannesburg and Detroit have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Atlanta, Guadalajara, New York, Dallas, Orlando, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Manchester, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Tampa, Monterrey, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Calgary, Fort Lauderdale.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Akron–Canton, Cleveland Hopkins International, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Toledo Express, Capital Region International, London International, MBS International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Detroit?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Detroit with WestJet, JetBlue Airways, Qatar Airways, Frontier Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Detroit?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Detroit, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Detroit?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Detroit, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Detroit?
There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Akron–Canton, Cleveland Hopkins International, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Toledo Express, Capital Region International, London International, MBS International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Detroit depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Detroit arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Detroit depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Detroit arrive?

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