In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Detroit. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R13 511. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Detroit from South Africa during November instead. Flights to Detroit in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around R16 397.
The best time to book a flight to Detroit from South Africa is 60 days out, which is when prices tend to be around R17 804. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from South Africa for as low as R13 511 on momondo.
According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit from South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R17 190. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Detroit is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around R18 559.
According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Detroit is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from South Africa to Detroit at midday for as low as R15 171. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Detroit are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of R18 415. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.
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