Flights from Johannesburg to Detroit
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 21h 26m
- two tickets, via London
- $1,040
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,458 mi (13,612 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
United States
21h 26m
with the connection
Via New York
United States
21h 35m
with the connection
Johannesburg to New York
flight 16h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Detroit: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Detroit
flight 2h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,428
Via London
United Kingdom
22h 52m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,040
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
22h 56m
with the connection
Via Munich
Germany
23h 14m
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 Johannesburg to cities closest to Detroit
Johannesburg to New York
New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 16h 25m
from $629
Johannesburg to Atlanta
Atlanta: 597 mi (961 km) from Detroit, flight 16h 27m
Johannesburg to London
London: 3,751 mi (6,036 km) from Detroit, flight 11h 15m
from $304
Johannesburg to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 3,915 mi (6,300 km) from Detroit, flight 11h 11m
from $427
Johannesburg to Paris
Paris: 3,931 mi (6,327 km) from Detroit, flight 11h 38m
from $412
Johannesburg to Madrid
Madrid: 3,957 mi (6,368 km) from Detroit, flight 10h 10m
from $421
To Detroit from cities closest to Johannesburg
Athens to Detroit
Athens: 4,444 mi (7,152 km) from Johannesburg, flight 11h 39m
Istanbul to Detroit
Istanbul: 4,644 mi (7,474 km) from Johannesburg, flight 11h 10m
from $595
Rome to Detroit
Rome: 4,809 mi (7,739 km) from Johannesburg, flight 10h 33m
from $464
Munich to Detroit
Munich: 5,238 mi (8,429 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 46m
Frankfurt to Detroit
Frankfurt: 5,403 mi (8,695 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 20m
from $515
Amsterdam to Detroit
Amsterdam: 5,607 mi (9,023 km) from Johannesburg, flight 8h 45m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Detroit?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit?
Via Atlanta: 16h 27m to the connection, 1h 59m after it, about 21h 26m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $1,040. 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 Johannesburg and Detroit?
Atlanta (21h 26m total), New York (21h 35m total), London (22h 52m total), Amsterdam (22h 56m total) and Munich (23h 14m total).
How far is Detroit from Johannesburg?
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.