Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The timezone in Detroit is UTC-4, which is six hours behind Johannesburg.
Leave enough time to catch your JNB to DTW flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These are the top stopovers between JNB and DTW:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight is R 11,265. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 14,843. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from JNB to DTW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near JNB. Whether you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Reserve a hotel close to DTW if you're catching a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Detroit's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Detroit. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the busiest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Detroit in February.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to DTW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
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Columbus is another favourite destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No trip is complete without experiencing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
