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

Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers 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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20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R17 492Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 19

20:05 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m

1 stop

17:15 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m

1 stop

R17 590Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 10

20:05 - 10:50

DTW

JNB

31h 45m

1 stop

19:05 - 18:10

JNB

DTW

30h 05m

1 stop

R17 656Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 4

20:05 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m

1 stop

17:15 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m

1 stop

R17 820Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

20:05 - 10:50

DTW

JNB

31h 45m

1 stop

19:05 - 18:10

JNB

DTW

30h 05m

1 stop

R18 443Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 4

13:03 - 7:35

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JNB

35h 32m

2 stops

19:35 - 18:04

JNB

DTW

28h 29m

2 stops

R18 623American Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 19

6:00 - 7:00

DTW

JNB

43h 00m

2 stops

21:15 - 23:46

JNB

DTW

32h 31m

2 stops

R19 705Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 17

17:30 - 10:25

DTW

JNB

34h 55m

2 stops

19:25 - 18:40

JNB

DTW

29h 15m

2 stops

R19 885Iberia

Wed, Mar 18 - Fri, Apr 3

6:00 - 20:10

DTW

JNB

31h 10m

2 stops

14:30 - 14:17

JNB

DTW

30h 47m

3 stops

R20 262Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 4

20:50 - 11:50

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CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

14:00 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

34h 45m

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R20 918Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 19

American Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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American Airlines

Mar 4

DTW13:03Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 32m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 19

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 29m

2 stops

DTW18:04Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R18 623

American Airlines

Feb 2

DTW16:01Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 34m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 10

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 12m

2 stops

DTW19:12Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 279

American Airlines

May 16

DTW16:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 35m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 31

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 18m

2 stops

DTW21:33Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 295

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Jan 26

DTW8:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 35m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 4

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 06m

2 stops

DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 574

Etihad Airways

Jan 26

DTW8:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 35m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 2

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 47m

2 stops

DTW19:37Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 492

Etihad Airways

Feb 4

DTW8:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 35m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 9

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 47m

2 stops

DTW19:37Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 049

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 28/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R17 492

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/2

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R17 590

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R17 656

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R17 820

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R18 443

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/3

13:03-7:35

2 stops35h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:35-18:04

2 stops28h 29m

R18 623

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/5

6:00-7:00

2 stops43h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

21:15-23:46

2 stops32h 31m

R19 705

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

17:30-10:25

2 stops34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

19:25-18:40

2 stops29h 15m

R19 885

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/2

6:00-20:10

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-14:17

3 stops30h 47m

R20 262

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 28/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

14:00-18:45

2 stops34h 45m

R20 918

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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 951, 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 820.

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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	25h 00m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 25h 00m

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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