Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Detroit.
Your DTW to JNB flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between DTW and JNB include:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is 536 €. A round-trip fare right now is 1.015 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from DTW to JNB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DTW to JNB.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport land at their destination on time.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DTW:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Pick up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport to the centre of Johannesburg has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Johannesburg. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you'd like to explore Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in South Africa, head for Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are the start of reasons to visit.
