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

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Ethiopian Air 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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6:00 - 15:20

DTW

JNB

27h 20m

2 stops

14:45 - 16:32

JNB

DTW

31h 47m

2 stops

R21 479Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

10:23 - 8:20

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JNB

39h 57m

2 stops

9:50 - 22:54

JNB

DTW

43h 04m

2 stops

R21 610Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

13:06 - 8:20

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JNB

37h 14m

2 stops

9:50 - 9:06

JNB

DTW

53h 16m

2 stops

R21 709Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

6:00 - 15:20

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JNB

27h 20m

2 stops

14:45 - 23:55

JNB

DTW

39h 10m

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R21 922Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 12

6:00 - 15:20

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JNB

27h 20m

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14:45 - 16:32

JNB

DTW

31h 47m

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R22 169Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20

17:30 - 9:00

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JNB

33h 30m

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20:55 - 23:55

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DTW

33h 00m

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R22 498Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

10:41 - 9:00

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JNB

40h 19m

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12:40 - 16:32

JNB

DTW

33h 52m

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R22 563Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

17:50 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 55m

1 stop

R23 960Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 13

20:50 - 13:15

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DUR

34h 25m

2 stops

14:45 - 18:45

DUR

DTW

34h 00m

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R24 848Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 13

5:45 - 14:10

DTW

CPT

26h 25m

2 stops

13:50 - 13:00

CPT

DTW

29h 10m

3 stops

R26 113Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Sept 28

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 20m

2 stops

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 12

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 47m

2 stops

DTW16:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 479

Qatar Airways

Sept 27

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 20m

2 stops

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 12

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 10m

2 stops

DTW23:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 922

Qatar Airways

Sept 11

DTW17:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 30m

2 stops

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 20

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

2 stops

DTW23:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R22 498

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 28

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 13

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R23 960

Turkish Airlines

Sept 28

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 12

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 617

Turkish Airlines

Aug 31

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 25m

2 stops

DUR13:15Durban King Shaka Intl

Sept 13

DUR14:45Durban King Shaka Intl

34h 00m

2 stops

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 848

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Mon 28/9

6:00-15:20

2 stops27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

14:45-16:32

2 stops31h 47m

R21 479

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

10:23-8:20

2 stops39h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50-22:54

2 stops43h 04m

R21 610

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

13:06-8:20

2 stops37h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50-9:06

2 stops53h 16m

R21 709

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/9

6:00-15:20

2 stops27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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14:45-23:55

2 stops39h 10m

R21 922

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

6:00-15:20

2 stops27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

14:45-16:32

2 stops31h 47m

R22 169

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/9

17:30-9:00

2 stops33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

20:55-23:55

2 stops33h 00m

R22 498

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/9

10:41-9:00

2 stops40h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

12:40-16:32

2 stops33h 52m

R22 563

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 28/9

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R23 960

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

20:50-13:15

2 stops34h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 13/9

14:45-18:45

2 stops34h 00m

R24 848

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/10

5:45-14:10

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

13:50-13:00

3 stops29h 10m

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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 June. Flight prices, which tend to average around R1 545, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in June, then you should wait until March to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R2 169.

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You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	27h 16m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 27h 16m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying 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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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from Detroit with this policy.

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