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

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways 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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18:49 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

31h 31m

2 stops

9:50 - 14:04

JNB

DTW

34h 14m

2 stops

R20 081Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

9:43 - 8:50

DTW

JNB

41h 07m

2 stops

20:40 - 23:25

JNB

DTW

32h 45m

2 stops

R20 352Qatar Airways

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

17:32 - 8:50

DTW

JNB

33h 18m

2 stops

20:40 - 23:25

JNB

DTW

32h 45m

2 stops

R20 758Qatar Airways

Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 13

10:41 - 4:00

DTW

JNB

35h 19m

2 stops

14:45 - 22:54

JNB

DTW

38h 09m

2 stops

R20 775Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 26

6:00 - 8:10

DTW

JNB

44h 10m

2 stops

9:45 - 23:49

JNB

DTW

44h 04m

2 stops

R21 147Etihad Airways

Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18

20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R21 384Turkish Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 22

13:33 - 8:50

DTW

JNB

37h 17m

2 stops

14:45 - 0:45

JNB

DTW

40h 00m

2 stops

R21 875Qatar Airways

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12

20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R22 484Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 23

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

1 stop

R22 754Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

16:21 - 16:35

DTW

DUR

42h 14m

2 stops

18:40 - 22:23

DUR

DTW

33h 43m

2 stops

R74 692Emirates

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 12

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 22

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 384

Turkish Airlines

Sept 20

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 23

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R22 484

Turkish Airlines

Aug 31

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R22 754

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

May 5

DTW9:43Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

41h 07m

2 stops

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m

2 stops

DTW23:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 352

Qatar Airways

May 2

DTW17:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 18m

2 stops

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 13

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m

2 stops

DTW23:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 758

Qatar Airways

Sept 9

DTW10:41Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 19m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 26

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 09m

2 stops

DTW22:54Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 775

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

18:49-8:20

2 stops31h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50-14:04

2 stops34h 14m

R20 081

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

9:43-8:50

2 stops41h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

20:40-23:25

2 stops32h 45m

R20 352

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

17:32-8:50

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

20:40-23:25

2 stops32h 45m

R20 758

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

10:41-4:00

2 stops35h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

14:45-22:54

2 stops38h 09m

R20 775

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/4

6:00-8:10

2 stops44h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

9:45-23:49

2 stops44h 04m

R21 147

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/9

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R21 384

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

13:33-8:50

2 stops37h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

14:45-0:45

2 stops40h 00m

R21 875

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 20/9

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R22 484

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R22 754

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/9

16:21-16:35

2 stops42h 14m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/9

18:40-22:23

2 stops33h 43m

R74 692

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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 707, 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 R22 653.

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You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	27h 35m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 27h 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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