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

Qatar Airways, Air Europa, 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.

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7:30 - 8:15

DTW

JNB

42h 45m

2 stops

9:45 - 22:20

JNB

DTW

42h 35m

2 stops

R21 206Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 21

17:30 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

32h 50m

2 stops

9:50 - 22:20

JNB

DTW

42h 30m

2 stops

R21 583Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

6:00 - 8:15

DTW

JNB

44h 15m

2 stops

9:50 - 15:50

JNB

DTW

36h 00m

2 stops

R21 681Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 30

6:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

44h 20m

2 stops

9:45 - 16:32

JNB

DTW

36h 47m

2 stops

R22 075Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

6:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

44h 20m

2 stops

9:45 - 23:34

JNB

DTW

43h 49m

2 stops

R22 567Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

12:52 - 10:15

DTW

CPT

39h 23m

2 stops

13:15 - 21:04

CPT

DTW

37h 49m

2 stops

R23 370Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 8

20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R23 403Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 23

12:52 - 9:00

DTW

JNB

38h 08m

2 stops

14:05 - 22:54

JNB

DTW

38h 49m

2 stops

R23 633Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Oct 6

20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R23 797Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 23

13:06 - 4:00

DTW

JNB

32h 54m

2 stops

20:55 - 21:33

JNB

DTW

30h 38m

2 stops

R23 846Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Sep 6

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 2

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 05m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 16

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 29m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 699

Ethiopian Air

Oct 22

DTW7:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 55m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 30

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m

3 stops

DTW13:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 125

Ethiopian Air

Sept 13

DTW5:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 45m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Sept 20

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

49h 48m

3 stops

DTW9:38Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R26 634

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Aug 27

DTW7:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 45m

2 stops

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 21

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 35m

2 stops

DTW22:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 206

Etihad Airways

Oct 24

DTW17:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 30m

2 stops

DTW22:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 583

Etihad Airways

Aug 31

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 47m

2 stops

DTW16:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R22 075

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DTW - JNB

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 27/8

7:30-8:15

2 stops42h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

9:45-22:20

2 stops42h 35m

R21 206

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/10

17:30-8:20

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

9:50-22:20

2 stops42h 30m

R21 583

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/10

6:00-8:15

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

9:50-15:50

2 stops36h 00m

R21 681

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45-16:32

2 stops36h 47m

R22 075

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45-23:34

2 stops43h 49m

R22 567

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

12:52-10:15

2 stops39h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

13:15-21:04

2 stops37h 49m

R23 370

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/10

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R23 403

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 16/9

12:52-9:00

2 stops38h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

14:05-22:54

2 stops38h 49m

R23 633

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/10

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R23 797

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/8

13:06-4:00

2 stops32h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

20:55-21:33

2 stops30h 38m

R23 846

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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 June. Flight prices, which tend to average around R1 542, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in June, then you should wait until March to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R2 165.

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You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	23h 10m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 23h 10m

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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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from Detroit with this policy.

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