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

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and British 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.

R12 842 Cheap Flights from Detroit to South Africa in 2026

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17:30 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

32h 50m

2 stops

9:45 - 16:32

JNB

DTW

36h 47m

2 stops

R20 813Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 - 8:15

DTW

JNB

44h 15m

2 stops

9:45 - 16:32

JNB

DTW

60h 47m

2 stops

R21 141Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 26

7:30 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

42h 50m

2 stops

9:45 - 23:34

JNB

DTW

43h 49m

2 stops

R21 567Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

10:24 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

39h 56m

2 stops

9:45 - 21:33

JNB

DTW

41h 48m

2 stops

R21 584Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

5:25 - 20:10

DTW

JNB

32h 45m

2 stops

14:30 - 14:11

JNB

DTW

29h 41m

3 stops

R23 978Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Sep 6

20:05 - 12:05

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

17:20 - 18:00

CPT

DTW

31h 40m

1 stop

R24 028Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1

21:05 - 12:05

DTW

CPT

32h 00m

1 stop

17:20 - 18:00

CPT

DTW

31h 40m

1 stop

R24 175Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

18:25 - 20:10

DTW

JNB

42h 45m

2 stops

14:30 - 14:23

JNB

DTW

30h 53m

3 stops

R24 634Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

10:21 - 10:35

DTW

DUR

42h 14m

3 stops

19:10 - 20:06

DUR

DTW

30h 56m

3 stops

R26 143Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

13:34 - 10:35

DTW

DUR

39h 01m

3 stops

18:55 - 20:46

DUR

DTW

31h 51m

3 stops

R33 393Qatar Airways

Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1

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Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Sept 12

DTW17:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 21

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 47m

2 stops

DTW16:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 813

Etihad Airways

Sept 17

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 15m

2 stops

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 26

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

60h 47m

2 stops

DTW16:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 141

Etihad Airways

Aug 22

DTW7:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 31

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 14m

2 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 979

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Aug 19

DTW5:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 45m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 6

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 41m

3 stops

DTW14:11Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R23 978

Ethiopian Air

Nov 3

DTW18:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 45m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 10

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 53m

3 stops

DTW14:23Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 634

Ethiopian Air

Aug 19

DTW5:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 45m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 6

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 41m

3 stops

DTW14:11Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 716

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/9

17:30-8:20

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

9:45-16:32

2 stops36h 47m

R20 813

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 17/9

6:00-8:15

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

9:45-16:32

2 stops60h 47m

R21 141

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

7:30-8:20

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45-23:34

2 stops43h 49m

R21 567

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

10:24-8:20

2 stops39h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45-21:33

2 stops41h 48m

R21 584

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/8

5:25-20:10

2 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

14:30-14:11

3 stops29h 41m

R23 978

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/11

20:05-12:05

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

17:20-18:00

1 stop31h 40m

R24 028

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/11

21:05-12:05

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

17:20-18:00

1 stop31h 40m

R24 175

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/11

18:25-20:10

2 stops42h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

14:30-14:23

3 stops30h 53m

R24 634

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/10

10:21-10:35

3 stops42h 14m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 6/10

19:10-20:06

3 stops30h 56m

R26 143

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 25/7

13:34-10:35

3 stops39h 01m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 1/8

18:55-20:46

3 stops31h 51m

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

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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 June. Flight prices, which tend to average around R1 542, 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 165.

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

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	26h 50m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 26h 50m

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

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