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

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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20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R17 643Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

17:50 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 55m

1 stop

R18 140Turkish Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12

20:05 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m

1 stop

17:15 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m

1 stop

R18 236Turkish Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 18

6:00 - 3:55

DTW

JNB

38h 55m

3 stops

23:00 - 23:59

JNB

DTW

31h 59m

3 stops

R19 791Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

17:32 - 7:00

DTW

JNB

31h 28m

2 stops

21:15 - 21:14

JNB

DTW

29h 59m

2 stops

R19 903American Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26

8:20 - 8:50

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JNB

42h 30m

2 stops

20:40 - 23:25

JNB

DTW

32h 45m

2 stops

R19 999Qatar Airways

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12

12:36 - 10:55

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DUR

39h 19m

3 stops

12:25 - 21:39

DUR

DTW

40h 14m

3 stops

R21 057Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 4

21:05 - 11:50

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32h 45m

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7:00 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

42h 10m

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R21 201Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20

5:45 - 13:45

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26h 00m

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13:50 - 22:10

CPT

DTW

38h 20m

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R21 858Ethiopian Air

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22

6:00 - 10:55

DTW

DUR

46h 55m

3 stops

12:25 - 17:58

DUR

DTW

35h 33m

3 stops

R28 075Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

American Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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American Airlines

Apr 22

DTW17:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 28m

2 stops

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 26

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 59m

2 stops

DTW21:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 903

American Airlines

May 2

DTW17:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 53m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 54m

2 stops

DTW19:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 287

American Airlines

May 2

DTW17:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 53m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 06m

2 stops

DTW21:21Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 303

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 22

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 26

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 791

Ethiopian Air

Feb 22

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 26

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 015

Ethiopian Air

Mar 8

DTW5:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 00m

2 stops

CPT13:45Cape Town Intl

Mar 22

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

38h 20m

3 stops

DTW22:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 858

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DetroitCape Town

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R17 643

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R18 140

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R18 236

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:00-23:59

3 stops31h 59m

R19 791

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 22/4

17:32-7:00

2 stops31h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

21:15-21:14

2 stops29h 59m

R19 903

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

8:20-8:50

2 stops42h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

20:40-23:25

2 stops32h 45m

R19 999

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/2

12:36-10:55

3 stops39h 19m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/3

12:25-21:39

3 stops40h 14m

R21 057

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/3

21:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

7:00-19:10

2 stops42h 10m

R21 201

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

5:45-13:45

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

13:50-22:10

3 stops38h 20m

R21 858

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

6:00-10:55

3 stops46h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 22/3

12:25-17:58

3 stops35h 33m

R28 075

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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 457, 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 January to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R22 306.

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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	26h 06m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 26h 06m

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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