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

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Ethiopian Air 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.

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20:05 - 11:50DTW-CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 18:10CPT-DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R18 793Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25

20:05 - 11:50DTW-CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 18:10CPT-DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R18 914Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 25

18:49 - 12:10DTW-CPT

34h 21m2 stops

18:55 - 19:14CPT-DTW

31h 19m2 stops

R19 140American Airlines

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Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 16

18:49 - 10:25DTW-JNB

32h 36m2 stops

19:35 - 23:21JNB-DTW

34h 46m2 stops

R19 765American Airlines

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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11

19:34 - 8:20DTW-JNB

54h 46m2 stops

9:50 - 19:00JNB-DTW

40h 10m2 stops

R20 754Etihad Airways

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Sat, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 20

20:05 - 11:50DTW-CPT

32h 45m1 stop

15:20 - 18:10CPT-DTW

33h 50m2 stops

R22 298Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Jan 21

19:46 - 16:10DTW-JNB

38h 24m2 stops

13:55 - 16:46JNB-DTW

32h 51m2 stops

R22 402Qatar Airways

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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20

20:05 - 11:50DTW-CPT

32h 45m1 stop

15:20 - 18:10CPT-DTW

33h 50m2 stops

R22 662Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 25

6:00 - 8:20DTW-JNB

44h 20m2 stops

9:50 - 19:00JNB-DTW

40h 10m2 stops

R22 905Etihad Airways

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Sat, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 20

17:45 - 10:50DTW-CPT

35h 05m2 stops

13:00 - 20:26CPT-DTW

37h 26m2 stops

R25 421Qatar Airways

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Tue, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 17

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Nov 1

DTW19:34Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

54h 46m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 20

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 10m

2 stops

DTW19:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 754

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Etihad Airways

Nov 1

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 20

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 10m

2 stops

DTW19:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R22 905

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Etihad Airways

Nov 1

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 20

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 10m

2 stops

DTW19:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R23 079

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Lufthansa flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Lufthansa

Feb 14

DTW16:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 55m

1 stop

CPT11:00Cape Town Intl

Feb 21

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

45h 14m

2 stops

DTW23:44Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R27 174

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Lufthansa

Nov 1

DTW17:51Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 39m

2 stops

JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 20

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

DTW14:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R28 007

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Lufthansa

Nov 1

DTW14:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 20m

2 stops

JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 20

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

DTW14:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R29 395

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R18 793

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/11

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R18 914

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/11

18:49-12:10

2 stops34h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

18:55-19:14

2 stops31h 19m

R19 140

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

18:49-10:25

2 stops32h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:35-23:21

2 stops34h 46m

R19 765

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

19:34-8:20

2 stops54h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

9:50-19:00

2 stops40h 10m

R20 754

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/12

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

15:20-18:10

2 stops33h 50m

R22 298

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 13/10

19:46-16:10

2 stops38h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

13:55-16:46

2 stops32h 51m

R22 402

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/11

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

15:20-18:10

2 stops33h 50m

R22 662

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

9:50-19:00

2 stops40h 10m

R22 905

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/10

17:45-10:50

2 stops35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

13:00-20:26

2 stops37h 26m

R25 421

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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 610, 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 March to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R24 519.

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

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

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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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