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

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier 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 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R17 575Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 16

6:00 - 8:05

DTW

CPT

43h 05m2 stops

18:55 - 23:59

CPT

DTW

36h 04m2 stops

R17 822Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

20:05 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R17 872Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8

17:33 - 7:35

DTW

JNB

31h 02m2 stops

22:00 - 21:16

JNB

DTW

30h 16m2 stops

R17 888American Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2

20:05 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 18:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R17 888Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

17:33 - 10:25

DTW

JNB

33h 52m2 stops

22:00 - 19:14

JNB

DTW

28h 14m2 stops

R18 712American Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

6:00 - 10:55

DTW

DUR

45h 55m3 stops

12:25 - 17:14

DUR

DTW

34h 49m3 stops

R27 112Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13

13:08 - 10:40

DTW

DUR

62h 32m3 stops

11:15 - 20:16

DUR

DTW

40h 01m3 stops

R27 228British Airways

Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 4

16:01 - 10:55

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DUR

35h 54m3 stops

12:25 - 16:26

DUR

DTW

59h 01m3 stops

R28 068Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15

16:30 - 13:40

DTW

PZB

38h 10m3 stops

14:05 - 18:11

PZB

DTW

35h 06m3 stops

R28 480British Airways

Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 8

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 18

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 161

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

R21 100

Ethiopian Air

Feb 25

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 216

British Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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British Airways

Mar 18

DTW13:02Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 33m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 5

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 44m

2 stops

DTW17:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 754

British Airways

Mar 21

DTW17:44Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 41m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 4

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 43m

2 stops

DTW19:58Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 787

British Airways

Mar 21

DTW13:02Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 23m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 5

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m

2 stops

DTW16:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 496

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R17 575

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

6:00-8:05

2 stops43h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

18:55-23:59

2 stops36h 04m

R17 822

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R17 872

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/2

17:33-7:35

2 stops31h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:00-21:16

2 stops30h 16m

R17 888

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R17 888

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

17:33-10:25

2 stops33h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

22:00-19:14

2 stops28h 14m

R18 712

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/3

6:00-10:55

3 stops45h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 13/3

12:25-17:14

3 stops34h 49m

R27 112

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 27/1

13:08-10:40

3 stops62h 32m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/2

11:15-20:16

3 stops40h 01m

R27 228

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

16:01-10:55

3 stops35h 54m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/2

12:25-16:26

3 stops59h 01m

R28 068

DetroitPietermaritzburg

DTW - PZB

DTWPZB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

16:30-13:40

3 stops38h 10m

Pietermaritzburg

Sun 15/2

14:05-18:11

3 stops35h 06m

R28 480

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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 056, 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 929.

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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	31h 40m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 31h 40m

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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