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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20:30 - 0:15

DTW

JNB

45h 45m

2 stops

17:00 - 22:40

JNB

DTW

35h 40m

2 stops

R19 894Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5

15:10 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

35h 10m

2 stops

9:50 - 14:04

JNB

DTW

34h 14m

2 stops

R19 978Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

9:43 - 8:50

DTW

JNB

41h 07m

2 stops

14:45 - 21:21

JNB

DTW

36h 36m

2 stops

R20 247Qatar Airways

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

8:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

42h 20m

2 stops

9:50 - 22:20

JNB

DTW

42h 30m

2 stops

R20 332Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 26

15:10 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

35h 10m

2 stops

9:50 - 21:06

JNB

DTW

41h 16m

2 stops

R20 651Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 12

13:02 - 9:00

DTW

JNB

37h 58m

2 stops

14:45 - 22:54

JNB

DTW

38h 09m

2 stops

R21 089Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 10

7:40 - 8:15

DTW

JNB

42h 35m

2 stops

9:50 - 22:37

JNB

DTW

42h 47m

2 stops

R21 106Etihad Airways

Wed, May 13 - Mon, Jun 1

20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R23 917Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R24 119Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 23

17:11 - 10:40

DTW

DUR

35h 29m

2 stops

15:20 - 22:14

DUR

DTW

36h 54m

3 stops

R37 028SWISS

Wed, May 13 - Mon, Jun 1

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Sept 9

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 332

Etihad Airways

May 13

DTW7:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 35m

2 stops

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 1

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 47m

2 stops

DTW22:37Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 106

Etihad Airways

Aug 19

DTW7:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 7

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 08m

2 stops

DTW23:58Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 371

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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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 553

Turkish Airlines

Aug 31

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 10

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R22 654

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 671

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DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 28/4

20:30-0:15

2 stops45h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

17:00-22:40

2 stops35h 40m

R19 894

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

15:10-8:20

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50-14:04

2 stops34h 14m

R19 978

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

9:43-8:50

2 stops41h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

14:45-21:21

2 stops36h 36m

R20 247

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

8:00-8:20

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

9:50-22:20

2 stops42h 30m

R20 332

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/9

15:10-8:20

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

9:50-21:06

2 stops41h 16m

R20 651

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

13:02-9:00

2 stops37h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

14:45-22:54

2 stops38h 09m

R21 089

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

7:40-8:15

2 stops42h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

9:50-22:37

2 stops42h 47m

R21 106

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/9

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R23 917

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 14/9

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R24 119

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

17:11-10:40

2 stops35h 29m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 1/6

15:20-22:14

3 stops36h 54m

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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 601, 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 536.

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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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