Flights from Detroit to Johannesburg: Your Comprehensive Guide

Nov 06, 2025 0

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Flight route from Detroit to Johannesburg

Flight Details and Options

Around 7 flights are available per day between Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) and Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.). Buckle up because your plane to Kempton Park is ready to take flight. Unfortunately, you can't fly nonstop from DTW to JNB. Journey to Kempton Park by grabbing a flight with one or more stops in between. If you're not pressed for time, why not spend a day or so in your layover city?

The Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) journey has a flight time of about 18 hours and 24 minutes. Scoring a good seat is always important on long flights, so study the aircraft's layout before choosing where you sit.

Choosing the right seat can make a long flight more comfortable.

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From Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.), you'll be covering a distance of 8,500 miles (13,700 km). Choose who you jet off with wisely. Comfort, food and entertainment are among the things any reputable long-haul carrier should do well.

Flight Schedules and Airlines

Travel with major airline, United Airlines (UA), and you'll have 6 early services to pick from. The first UA departure from DTW to JNB is 11:59AM. Select one of the 47 weekly afternoon and evening flights from DTW to JNB and sneak in some more sleep. Popular carrier Delta Air Lines (DL) advertises 40 of these later flights which jet out from 12:15PM.

Fly out of DTW at 11:59AM and hit the tarmac at JNB at 11:45AM. This is the earliest departure you can take on this route. Reserve a ticket for the 6:19PM flight from DTW, arriving at JNB at 9:20PM at JNB, and allow yourself time to complete any last-minute vacation preparations. This is the latest flight available on this route.

Flight Costs

You can find a round-trip flight from DTW to JNB beginning from around $1,180. The cheapest fares sell out fast, so book as soon as you've pinned down your travel dates. This price was available on Flights.com within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
DTW	Johannesburg	November 9 to November 14	$1,313
*Prices include taxes and fees

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