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

Turkish Airlines and American 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 - 11:50DTW-CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 18:10CPT-DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R18 000Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 5

20:05 - 11:50DTW-CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 18:10CPT-DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R18 343Turkish Airlines

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20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:10 - 18:10JNB-DTW

30h 00m1 stop

R18 977Turkish Airlines

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14:06 - 8:20DTW-JNB

35h 14m2 stops

17:00 - 17:09JNB-DTW

31h 09m2 stops

R20 160Multiple Airlines

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6:45 - 8:20DTW-JNB

42h 35m3 stops

17:00 - 17:09JNB-DTW

31h 09m2 stops

R21 120Multiple Airlines

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17:57 - 7:35DTW-JNB

30h 38m2 stops

19:35 - 20:18JNB-DTW

31h 43m2 stops

R21 137American Airlines

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17:57 - 7:35DTW-JNB

30h 38m2 stops

22:00 - 23:34JNB-DTW

32h 34m2 stops

R21 171American Airlines

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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 27

11:07 - 10:55DTW-DUR

40h 48m3 stops

12:25 - 23:59DUR-DTW

42h 34m3 stops

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11:24 - 10:20DTW-DUR

63h 56m3 stops

10:55 - 20:18DUR-DTW

40h 23m3 stops

R31 080British Airways

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12:54 - 10:55DTW-DUR

39h 01m3 stops

12:25 - 23:57DUR-DTW

42h 32m3 stops

R31 457Qatar Airways

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American Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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American Airlines

Jan 20

DTW17:57Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 38m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 27

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 43m

2 stops

DTW20:18Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 137

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American Airlines

Dec 8

DTW17:57Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 38m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 27

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 34m

2 stops

DTW23:34Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 171

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American Airlines

Feb 27

DTW19:54Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 16m

2 stops

CPT12:10Cape Town Intl

Mar 29

CPT18:50Cape Town Intl

27h 43m

2 stops

DTW16:33Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R22 354

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Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 11

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

48h 05m

3 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 18

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 017

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 9

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 12

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

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DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 423

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Dec 25

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 12

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R31 474

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DetroitCape Town

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Wed 28/1

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

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17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R18 000

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/1

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R18 343

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R18 977

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

14:06-8:20

2 stops35h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:00-17:09

2 stops31h 09m

R20 160

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

6:45-8:20

3 stops42h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

17:00-17:09

2 stops31h 09m

R21 120

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/1

17:57-7:35

2 stops30h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:35-20:18

2 stops31h 43m

R21 137

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/12

17:57-7:35

2 stops30h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

22:00-23:34

2 stops32h 34m

R21 171

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/2

11:07-10:55

3 stops40h 48m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 18/2

12:25-23:59

3 stops42h 34m

R29 709

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/1

11:24-10:20

3 stops63h 56m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 28/1

10:55-20:18

3 stops40h 23m

R31 080

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/1

12:54-10:55

3 stops39h 01m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 27/1

12:25-23:57

3 stops42h 32m

R31 457

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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 R22 646, 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 April to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R24 909.

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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	25h 44m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 25h 44m

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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