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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, 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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8:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

42h 20m

2 stops

9:50 - 22:20

JNB

DTW

42h 30m

2 stops

R18 702Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

8:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

42h 20m

2 stops

9:50 - 22:20

JNB

DTW

42h 30m

2 stops

R19 046Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 28

20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R19 440Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 15

20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R19 456Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

15:10 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

35h 10m

2 stops

9:50 - 17:19

JNB

DTW

37h 29m

2 stops

R19 473Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

17:15 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m

1 stop

R20 162Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 28

9:53 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

40h 27m

2 stops

9:50 - 21:06

JNB

DTW

41h 16m

2 stops

R20 539Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

8:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

42h 20m

2 stops

9:50 - 22:20

JNB

DTW

42h 30m

2 stops

R20 769Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 26

12:10 - 10:15

DTW

CPT

40h 05m

2 stops

13:15 - 22:20

CPT

DTW

39h 05m

2 stops

R22 590Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 28

12:10 - 10:15

DTW

CPT

40h 05m

2 stops

18:55 - 22:20

CPT

DTW

33h 25m

2 stops

R24 132Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 28

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Sept 16

DTW8:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 30

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 30m

2 stops

DTW22:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R18 702

Etihad Airways

Sept 10

DTW8:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 28

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 30m

2 stops

DTW22:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 046

Etihad Airways

Sept 17

DTW8:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 26

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 30m

2 stops

DTW22:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 769

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Sept 10

DTW12:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 05m

2 stops

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 28

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

39h 05m

2 stops

DTW22:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R22 590

Qatar Airways

Sept 30

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 20m

2 stops

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 5

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 09m

2 stops

DTW21:04Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R23 623

Qatar Airways

Apr 22

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 00m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 29

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 05m

2 stops

DTW0:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R23 656

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Wed 16/9

8:00-8:20

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

9:50-22:20

2 stops42h 30m

R18 702

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/9

8:00-8:20

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

9:50-22:20

2 stops42h 30m

R19 046

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 30/8

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R19 440

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/9

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R19 456

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

15:10-8:20

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50-17:19

2 stops37h 29m

R19 473

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R20 162

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

9:53-8:20

2 stops40h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50-21:06

2 stops41h 16m

R20 539

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 17/9

8:00-8:20

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

9:50-22:20

2 stops42h 30m

R20 769

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/9

12:10-10:15

2 stops40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

13:15-22:20

2 stops39h 05m

R22 590

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

12:10-10:15

2 stops40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

18:55-22:20

2 stops33h 25m

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 080, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in March, then you should wait until October to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R21 966.

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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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Detroit to South Africa?

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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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