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

Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to South Africa

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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 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R17 040Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 11

20:05 - 10:50

DTW

JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 19:10

JNB

DTW

30h 05m1 stop

R17 689Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 11

6:00 - 3:55

DTW

JNB

38h 55m3 stops

23:00 - 23:56

JNB

DTW

31h 56m3 stops

R18 953Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 4

6:00 - 3:55

DTW

JNB

38h 55m3 stops

23:00 - 23:59

JNB

DTW

31h 59m3 stops

R19 186Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

12:29 - 10:55

DTW

DUR

40h 26m3 stops

12:25 - 23:59

DUR

DTW

41h 34m3 stops

R27 639Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

14:33 - 10:40

DTW

DUR

37h 07m2 stops

15:20 - 13:55

DUR

DTW

29h 35m2 stops

R32 265Lufthansa

Wed, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 20

16:05 - 16:20

DTW

DUR

41h 15m2 stops

15:20 - 20:26

DUR

DTW

36h 06m3 stops

R33 663Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 27

16:05 - 16:20

DTW

DUR

41h 15m2 stops

15:20 - 13:55

DUR

DTW

29h 35m2 stops

R34 129Lufthansa

Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 19

20:05 - 13:55

DTW

DUR

34h 50m2 stops

11:15 - 18:10

DUR

DTW

37h 55m2 stops

R37 790Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 27

13:08 - 10:55

DTW

DUR

38h 47m3 stops

12:25 - 23:57

DUR

DTW

42h 32m3 stops

R38 872Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 27

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 18

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 4

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R18 953

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 10

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 17

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 186

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 19

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 26

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 269

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Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 25

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 45m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Mar 11

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

DTW19:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R17 040

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 25

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 11

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW19:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R17 689

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 13

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Apr 27

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R18 504

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

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17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R17 040

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

R17 689

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/1

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

23:00-23:56

3 stops31h 56m

R18 953

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

23:00-23:59

3 stops31h 59m

R19 186

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

12:29-10:55

3 stops40h 26m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 22/3

12:25-23:59

3 stops41h 34m

R27 639

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

14:33-10:40

2 stops37h 07m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 20/1

15:20-13:55

2 stops29h 35m

R32 265

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/1

16:05-16:20

2 stops41h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 27/1

15:20-20:26

3 stops36h 06m

R33 663

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/1

16:05-16:20

2 stops41h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 19/1

15:20-13:55

2 stops29h 35m

R34 129

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/1

20:05-13:55

2 stops34h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 27/1

11:15-18:10

2 stops37h 55m

R37 790

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/1

13:08-10:55

3 stops38h 47m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 27/1

12:25-23:57

3 stops42h 32m

R38 872

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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 R21 982, 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 June to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R24 844.

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You could potentially save up to 53% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	28h 15m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 28h 15m

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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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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