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 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R17 384Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 24

21:05 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m1 stop

R18 004Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 7

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m1 stop

18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m1 stop

R18 323Turkish Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Fri, May 29

12:54 - 10:25

DTW

JNB

39h 31m2 stops

19:35 - 12:56

JNB

DTW

47h 21m2 stops

R20 552American Airlines

Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20

5:50 - 13:05

DTW

JNB

25h 15m2 stops

14:30 - 13:20

JNB

DTW

28h 50m3 stops

R20 619Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 22

16:01 - 7:35

DTW

JNB

32h 34m2 stops

22:00 - 22:10

JNB

DTW

31h 10m2 stops

R20 720American Airlines

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9

21:59 - 13:00

DTW

CPT

33h 01m2 stops

13:50 - 15:33

CPT

DTW

31h 43m3 stops

R21 038Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 7

16:05 - 16:20

DTW

DUR

41h 15m2 stops

15:20 - 20:26

DUR

DTW

36h 06m3 stops

R30 426Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 27

8:45 - 10:55

DTW

DUR

43h 10m3 stops

12:25 - 20:58

DUR

DTW

39h 33m3 stops

R38 070Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 27

17:35 - 10:55

DTW

DUR

58h 20m3 stops

12:25 - 23:57

DUR

DTW

42h 32m3 stops

R38 707Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

American Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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American Airlines

Mar 13

DTW12:54Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 31m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 20

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

47h 21m

2 stops

DTW12:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 552

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American Airlines

Feb 2

DTW16:01Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 34m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 9

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

2 stops

DTW22:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 720

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American Airlines

Jan 19

DTW17:03Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 22m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 26

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 58m

2 stops

DTW20:58Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 139

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Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 12

DTW5:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 15m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 22

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 50m

3 stops

DTW13:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 619

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 19

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 05m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 26

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 29m

3 stops

DTW18:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R22 648

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 10

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 35m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Apr 18

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

31h 32m

3 stops

DTW15:22Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 280

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R17 384

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

21:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R18 004

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/5

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R18 323

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/3

12:54-10:25

2 stops39h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

19:35-12:56

2 stops47h 21m

R20 552

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/4

5:50-13:05

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

14:30-13:20

3 stops28h 50m

R20 619

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

16:01-7:35

2 stops32h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-22:10

2 stops31h 10m

R20 720

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

21:59-13:00

2 stops33h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

13:50-15:33

3 stops31h 43m

R21 038

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/1

16:05-16:20

2 stops41h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 27/1

15:20-20:26

3 stops36h 06m

R30 426

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/1

8:45-10:55

3 stops43h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 27/1

12:25-20:58

3 stops39h 33m

R38 070

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

17:35-10:55

3 stops58h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/2

12:25-23:57

3 stops42h 32m

R38 707

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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 R22 145, 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 June to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R25 028.

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Fastest flight time	25h 35m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 25h 35m

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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