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

Turkish Airlines 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.

R14 075 Cheap Flights from Detroit to South Africa in 2026

Find the cheapest flights from Detroit to South Africa

Return

One-way

Last minute

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

6:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

44h 20m

2 stops

9:45 - 23:34

JNB

DTW

43h 49m

2 stops

R21 347Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

6:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

44h 20m

2 stops

9:45 - 23:34

JNB

DTW

43h 49m

2 stops

R21 363Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

8:10 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

41h 10m

2 stops

9:50 - 15:50

JNB

DTW

37h 00m

2 stops

R22 321Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 - 13:05

DTW

JNB

24h 05m

2 stops

14:30 - 18:51

JNB

DTW

35h 21m

3 stops

R22 630Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

13:06 - 10:15

DTW

CPT

39h 09m

2 stops

13:15 - 19:36

CPT

DTW

36h 21m

2 stops

R22 678Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Sep 10

16:08 - 10:15

DTW

CPT

36h 07m

2 stops

13:15 - 19:36

CPT

DTW

36h 21m

2 stops

R22 711Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Sep 10

10:21 - 10:15

DTW

CPT

41h 54m

2 stops

19:30 - 21:04

CPT

DTW

31h 34m

2 stops

R22 776Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 8

6:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

44h 20m

2 stops

9:45 - 16:32

JNB

DTW

36h 47m

2 stops

R23 149Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9

20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R23 182Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 19

20:50 - 10:15

DTW

JNB

31h 25m

1 stop

18:50 - 19:00

JNB

DTW

30h 10m

1 stop

R23 766Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 28

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Detroit to South Africa flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Nov 9

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 05m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 17

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 21m

3 stops

DTW18:51Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R22 630

Ethiopian Air

Oct 18

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 25m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 28

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 29m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 081

Ethiopian Air

Nov 2

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 05m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 13

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 09m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 568

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Detroit to South Africa flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Oct 11

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Oct 19

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R23 182

Turkish Airlines

Sept 6

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Oct 3

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R23 458

Turkish Airlines

Sept 6

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Oct 2

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R23 555

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45-23:34

2 stops43h 49m

R21 347

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45-23:34

2 stops43h 49m

R21 363

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/11

8:10-8:20

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

9:50-15:50

2 stops37h 00m

R22 321

Fastest return journey

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/11

6:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

14:30-18:51

3 stops35h 21m

R22 630

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/8

13:06-10:15

2 stops39h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:15-19:36

2 stops36h 21m

R22 678

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/8

16:08-10:15

2 stops36h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:15-19:36

2 stops36h 21m

R22 711

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

10:21-10:15

2 stops41h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:30-21:04

2 stops31h 34m

R22 776

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45-16:32

2 stops36h 47m

R23 149

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/10

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R23 182

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/10

20:50-10:15

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

18:50-19:00

1 stop30h 10m

R23 766

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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

Prices

Airlines

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Detroit is in June. Flight prices, which tend to average around R1 526, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in June, then you should wait until March to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R2 143.

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

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

Cheap Detroit to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Detroit to South Africa

Fastest flight time	23h 07m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 23h 07m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to South Africa.

Search flight deals

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.

Why use momondo?

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

We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Detroit to South Africa for you.

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.

How can momondo help me find flights from Detroit to South Africa?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Detroit and South Africa by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Detroit to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track prices for Detroit to South Africa flights and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.