Flights from Detroit to Johannesburg
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via New York
- 19h 44m
- two tickets, via Amsterdam
- $1,327
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,458 mi (13,612 km)
fastest
Via New York
19h 44m
with the connection
Detroit to New York
flight 1h 59m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Johannesburg: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Johannesburg
flight 14h 45m
Via Atlanta
20h 13m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,917
Via London
United Kingdom
21h 35m
with the connection
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
21h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,327
Via Munich
Germany
21h 50m
with the connection
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Detroit to cities closest to Johannesburg
Detroit to Athens
Athens: 4,444 mi (7,152 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 58m
Detroit to Istanbul
Istanbul: 4,644 mi (7,474 km) from Johannesburg, flight 10h 10m
from $367
Detroit to Rome
Rome: 4,809 mi (7,739 km) from Johannesburg, flight 8h 48m
from $342
Detroit to Munich
Munich: 5,238 mi (8,429 km) from Johannesburg, flight 8h 20m
Detroit to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 5,403 mi (8,695 km) from Johannesburg, flight 8h 10m
Detroit to Paris
Paris: 5,423 mi (8,728 km) from Johannesburg, flight 7h 45m
from $303
To Johannesburg from cities closest to Detroit
New York to Johannesburg
New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 14h 45m
Atlanta to Johannesburg
Atlanta: 597 mi (961 km) from Detroit, flight 15h 5m
from $753
London to Johannesburg
London: 3,751 mi (6,036 km) from Detroit, flight 11h 5m
from $438
Amsterdam to Johannesburg
Amsterdam: 3,915 mi (6,300 km) from Detroit, flight 10h 50m
from $454
Paris to Johannesburg
Paris: 3,931 mi (6,327 km) from Detroit, flight 11h 23m
from $448
Madrid to Johannesburg
Madrid: 3,957 mi (6,368 km) from Detroit, flight 10h 5m
from $463
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Johannesburg?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New York.
What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Johannesburg?
Via New York: 1h 59m to the connection, 14h 45m after it, about 19h 44m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Amsterdam from $1,327. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Johannesburg?
New York (19h 44m total), Atlanta (20h 13m total), London (21h 35m total), Amsterdam (21h 40m total) and Munich (21h 50m total).
How far is Johannesburg from Detroit?
8,458 mi (13,612 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.