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

Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, 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.

R11 646 Cheap Flights from Detroit to South Africa in 2026/27

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10:16 - 10:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 21:39CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 04m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 633Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 25

13:14 - 10:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 21:44CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 683Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

13:14 - 10:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

19:25 - 21:49CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 24m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 863Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 3

13:36 - 10:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 20:40CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 519Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 7

17:22 - 10:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 21:44CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 732Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 15 - Mon, Mar 22

16:38 - 10:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 19:50CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 044Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 27

16:46 - 7:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

55h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

0:20 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R22 028Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 14

7:00 - 7:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 4:48JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

47h 38m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R22 668Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 3 - Tue, May 11

13:33 - 9:10DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 23:37JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 42m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R22 701Qatar Airways

Sun, May 2 - Wed, May 12

16:46 - 7:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

57h 09m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 4:48JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

47h 38m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R22 799Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 2 - Wed, May 12

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7:46 - 8:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 39m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 22:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 44m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R22 553Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

7:46 - 8:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 39m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 16:48JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 58m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R24 849Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

20:05 - 12:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 18:00CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R25 210Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

20:05 - 11:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R25 637Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

20:05 - 13:45DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

34h 40m2 stops Istanbul Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:45 - 18:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

R25 866Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

17:45 - 17:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

64h 40m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 21:44CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R25 866Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

20:05 - 11:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R27 359Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

7:46 - 8:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 39m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 22:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 44m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R28 130Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

20:05 - 9:40DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18:50 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R28 622Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

20:05 - 9:40DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18:50 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R29 114Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

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Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to South Africa

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Detroit to South Africa flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Nov 20

DTW13:34Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

58h 51m

2 stops

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 7

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 47m

2 stops

DTW23:47Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 570

Cathay Pacific

Dec 25

DTW13:54Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

58h 31m

2 stops

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 14

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 38m

2 stops

DTW23:38Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R26 391

Cathay Pacific

Dec 25

DTW16:37Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

55h 48m

2 stops

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 14

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 38m

2 stops

DTW23:38Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R27 244

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Detroit to South Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Feb 1

DTW13:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 16m

2 stops

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Feb 15

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

40h 09m

2 stops

DTW21:44Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 683

Qatar Airways

Jan 20

DTW13:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 16m

2 stops

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Feb 3

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

33h 24m

2 stops

DTW21:49Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 863

Qatar Airways

Feb 21

DTW13:36Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 54m

2 stops

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Mar 7

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

39h 05m

2 stops

DTW20:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 519

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 18/2

10:16-10:30

2 stops41h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/2

12:35-21:39

2 stops40h 04m

R19 633

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/2

13:14-10:30

2 stops38h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/2

12:35-21:44

2 stops40h 09m

R19 683

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 20/1

13:14-10:30

2 stops38h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/2

19:25-21:49

2 stops33h 24m

R19 863

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/2

13:36-10:30

2 stops37h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/3

12:35-20:40

2 stops39h 05m

R20 519

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 15/3

17:22-10:30

2 stops35h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/3

12:35-21:44

2 stops39h 09m

R20 732

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 19/1

16:38-10:30

2 stops34h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

12:35-19:50

2 stops38h 15m

R21 044

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

16:46-7:25

2 stops55h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/3

0:20-19:00

1 stop24h 40m

R22 028

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/5

7:00-7:55

2 stops42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/5

11:10-4:48

2 stops47h 38m

R22 668

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/5

13:33-9:10

2 stops37h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/5

20:55-23:37

2 stops32h 42m

R22 701

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/5

16:46-7:55

2 stops57h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/5

11:10-4:48

2 stops47h 38m

R22 799

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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 R23 750, 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 April to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R24 292.

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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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Best price found	R11 646
Fastest flight time	26h 29m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Detroit in the past 72 hours is R11 646. The best return flight deal from Detroit to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R19 633.

The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 26h 29m

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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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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