What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Detroit to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Detroit to South Africa refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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20:05 - 10:50

DTW

JNB

31h 45m

1 stop

19:05 - 18:10

JNB

DTW

30h 05m

1 stop

R17 310Turkish Airlines

Thu, Feb 19 - Wed, Mar 4

21:05 - 10:50

DTW

JNB

31h 45m

1 stop

19:10 - 19:10

JNB

DTW

30h 00m

1 stop

R17 663Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

17:50 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 55m

1 stop

R18 466Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12

6:00 - 3:55

DTW

JNB

38h 55m

3 stops

23:00 - 23:59

JNB

DTW

31h 59m

3 stops

R18 803Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

6:00 - 3:55

DTW

JNB

38h 55m

3 stops

23:00 - 23:59

JNB

DTW

31h 59m

3 stops

R19 493Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

5:09 - 22:50

DTW

CPT

34h 41m

3 stops

19:00 - 23:59

CPT

DTW

35h 59m

3 stops

R21 276Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Mar 2

20:05 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m

1 stop

15:20 - 18:10

CPT

DTW

33h 50m

2 stops

R22 111Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Mar 2

9:56 - 17:25

DTW

CPT

48h 29m

2 stops

12:35 - 23:39

CPT

DTW

42h 04m

2 stops

R22 448Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Mar 2

6:00 - 10:55

DTW

DUR

46h 55m

3 stops

12:25 - 17:25

DUR

DTW

35h 00m

3 stops

R24 150Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16

19:13 - 11:00

DTW

CPT

33h 47m

2 stops

18:50 - 21:33

CPT

DTW

32h 43m

2 stops

R25 691American Airlines

Fri, May 29 - Sat, Jun 6

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 19

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R17 310

Turkish Airlines

Mar 10

DTW21:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

DTW19:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R17 663

Turkish Airlines

May 4

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R18 466

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 22

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 26

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R18 803

Ethiopian Air

Feb 22

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 26

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 493

Ethiopian Air

Feb 19

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 10m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 47m

3 stops

DTW14:17Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 847

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R17 310

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/3

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:10-19:10

1 stop30h 00m

R17 663

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/5

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R18 466

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:00-23:59

3 stops31h 59m

R18 803

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:00-23:59

3 stops31h 59m

R19 493

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/2

5:09-22:50

3 stops34h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

19:00-23:59

3 stops35h 59m

R21 276

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/2

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

15:20-18:10

2 stops33h 50m

R22 111

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/2

9:56-17:25

2 stops48h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

12:35-23:39

2 stops42h 04m

R22 448

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/3

6:00-10:55

3 stops46h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 16/3

12:25-17:25

3 stops35h 00m

R24 150

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 29/5

19:13-11:00

2 stops33h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

18:50-21:33

2 stops32h 43m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Detroit is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around R21 501, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in October, then you should wait until January to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R22 352.

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You could potentially save up to 53% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	30h 26m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 30h 26m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to South Africa.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Detroit to South Africa refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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