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

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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 780 Cheap Flights from Detroit to South Africa in 2026/27

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6:30 - 14:10DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 18:37CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 47m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 733Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

6:30 - 14:10DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 18:37CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 47m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 947Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

6:34 - 8:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 23:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 09m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 129Etihad Airways

Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 25

6:34 - 8:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 23:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 09m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 588Etihad Airways

Sun, Feb 7 - Sun, Mar 7

17:39 - 8:15DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

56h 36m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 23:56JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 06m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 851Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 30

12:10 - 8:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 15m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 18:08JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 18m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 982Etihad Airways

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

6:10 - 8:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy 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 031Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

6:34 - 8:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 23:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 09m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R22 491Etihad Airways

Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Mar 7

6:10 - 8:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy 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 556Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

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

58h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 16:32CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

58h 57m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R23 098Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 4

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7:01 - 7:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 54m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 23:52JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 52m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

R25 050Cathay Pacific

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Nov 2

7:30 - 13:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 13:09JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 39m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

R25 083Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

7:01 - 7:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 54m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 0:52JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 52m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

R25 870Cathay Pacific

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

19:11 - 13:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 14:16JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 46m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R26 953Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 20

14:48 - 0:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 17m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Kinshasa N'djili

14:30 - 13:09JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 39m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

R27 412Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

12:56 - 4:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 21:42JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 22m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R28 314Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Nov 2

12:56 - 9:10DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 20:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R28 774Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 20

12:56 - 4:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 21:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R28 954Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Nov 3

16:04 - 4:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 21:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 49m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R28 970Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Nov 1

12:56 - 4:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 21:42JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 22m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R29 020Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Nov 2

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Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Jan 21

DTW6:34Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 51m

2 stops

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 25

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 09m

2 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 129

Etihad Airways

Feb 7

DTW6:34Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 51m

2 stops

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 7

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 09m

2 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 588

Etihad Airways

Oct 21

DTW17:39Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

56h 36m

2 stops

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 30

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 06m

2 stops

DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 851

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 4

DTW7:26Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 04m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 28m

3 stops

DTW13:28Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R23 360

Ethiopian Air

Oct 5

DTW14:48Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 07m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 12

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 37m

3 stops

DTW10:27Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 000

Ethiopian Air

Nov 20

DTW5:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 45m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 7

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 19m

3 stops

DTW13:19Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 049

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Mon 12/10

6:30-14:10

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

13:50-18:37

2 stops34h 47m

R17 733

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

6:30-14:10

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

13:50-18:37

2 stops34h 47m

R17 947

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 21/1

6:34-8:25

2 stops42h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-23:59

2 stops45h 09m

R21 129

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/2

6:34-8:25

2 stops42h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/3

9:50-23:59

2 stops45h 09m

R21 588

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/10

17:39-8:15

2 stops56h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

9:50-23:56

2 stops45h 06m

R21 851

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/11

12:10-8:25

2 stops37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

9:50-18:08

2 stops39h 18m

R21 982

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/11

6:10-8:25

2 stops43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-22:34

2 stops43h 44m

R22 031

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/2

6:34-8:25

2 stops42h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/3

9:50-23:59

2 stops45h 09m

R22 491

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/11

6:10-8:25

2 stops43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

9:50-22:34

2 stops43h 44m

R22 556

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 28/1

17:30-10:30

2 stops58h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

12:35-16:32

2 stops58h 57m

R23 098

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R24 295, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in April, then you should wait until March to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R24 394.

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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	R14 780
Fastest flight time	17h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Detroit in the past 72 hours is R14 780. The best return flight deal from Detroit to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 733.

The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 17h 35m

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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