Cheap Flights from Detroit to Johannesburg
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Johannesburg
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Johannesburg vary by season, cabin, and date. There is no award space in the next two months right now. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Johannesburg for specific travel dates.
Detroit to Johannesburg flight facts
Distance
8,480 mi
13,648 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 17h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+7h
Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Johannesburg
JNB · OR Tambo Intl
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Johannesburg
Selected hotels for your next stay
Johannesburg (South Africa)
Park Hyatt Johannesburg
From 25,000 Pts or $341
Johannesburg (South Africa)
The Houghton Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 52,000 Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Johannesburg depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg.
Detroit and Johannesburg are about 8,480 miles (13,648 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 8,480-mile straight-line distance takes about 17h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Johannesburg: OR Tambo Intl (JNB).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Johannesburg, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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