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

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and Turkish 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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20:05 - 11:50DTW-CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 18:10CPT-DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R19 941Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 13

21:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:10 - 18:10JNB-DTW

30h 00m1 stop

R20 223Turkish Airlines

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Sat, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 20

8:05 - 8:20DTW-JNB

42h 15m2 stops

9:50 - 23:40JNB-DTW

43h 50m2 stops

R20 433Etihad Airways

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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 11

10:50 - 8:20DTW-JNB

39h 30m2 stops

9:50 - 23:40JNB-DTW

43h 50m2 stops

R20 556Etihad Airways

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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 15

20:05 - 11:50DTW-CPT

32h 45m1 stop

14:00 - 18:10CPT-DTW

35h 10m2 stops

R23 280

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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 22

21:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

12:20 - 18:10JNB-DTW

36h 50m2 stops

R23 350

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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2

13:07 - 7:40DTW-JNB

36h 33m2 stops

11:05 - 18:03JNB-DTW

37h 58m2 stops

R23 877Cathay Pacific

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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15

12:20 - 3:55DTW-JNB

32h 35m2 stops

20:20 - 19:01JNB-DTW

29h 41m2 stops

R24 105Qatar Airways

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Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 24

11:34 - 8:40DTW-JNB

39h 06m2 stops

13:45 - 18:37JNB-DTW

35h 52m2 stops

R24 228Qatar Airways

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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2

19:35 - 7:40DTW-JNB

53h 05m2 stops

11:05 - 22:52JNB-DTW

42h 47m2 stops

R25 511Cathay Pacific

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Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 30

Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 1

DTW13:07Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 33m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 15

JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 58m

2 stops

DTW18:03Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R23 877

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 21

DTW19:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

53h 05m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 30

JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 47m

2 stops

DTW22:52Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 511

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Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Sept 20

DTW8:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 15m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 11

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 50m

2 stops

DTW23:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 433

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Etihad Airways

Oct 1

DTW10:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 30m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 15

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 50m

2 stops

DTW23:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 556

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Etihad Airways

Feb 9

DTW6:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 35m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 25

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 11m

2 stops

DTW19:01Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 751

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R19 941

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R20 223

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 20/9

8:05-8:20

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

9:50-23:40

2 stops43h 50m

R20 433

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/10

10:50-8:20

2 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

9:50-23:40

2 stops43h 50m

R20 556

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/11

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

14:00-18:10

2 stops35h 10m

R23 280

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/10

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

12:20-18:10

2 stops36h 50m

R23 350

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

13:07-7:40

2 stops36h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

11:05-18:03

2 stops37h 58m

R23 877

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

12:20-3:55

2 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

20:20-19:01

2 stops29h 41m

R24 105

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/10

11:34-8:40

2 stops39h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

13:45-18:37

2 stops35h 52m

R24 228

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 21/11

19:35-7:40

2 stops53h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

11:05-22:52

2 stops42h 47m

R25 511

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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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 893, 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 March to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R26 038.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R10 893
Fastest flight time	18h 05m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Africa	3 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Detroit in the past 72 hours is R10 893. The best return flight deal from Detroit to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R19 941.

The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 18h 05m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

There are 3 airports near South Africa: Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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

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Can I find flights from Detroit to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from Detroit with this policy.

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