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

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Air Europa 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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6:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

44h 20m

2 stops

9:50 - 21:06

JNB

DTW

41h 16m

2 stops

R21 560Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

7:15 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

43h 05m

2 stops

9:50 - 20:20

JNB

DTW

40h 30m

2 stops

R21 626Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31

13:02 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

37h 18m

2 stops

9:50 - 20:20

JNB

DTW

40h 30m

2 stops

R21 642Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31

10:23 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

39h 57m

2 stops

9:50 - 22:54

JNB

DTW

43h 04m

2 stops

R21 658Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

6:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

44h 20m

2 stops

9:50 - 20:20

JNB

DTW

40h 30m

2 stops

R21 741Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31

6:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

44h 20m

2 stops

9:50 - 21:38

JNB

DTW

41h 48m

2 stops

R21 757Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 29

15:40 - 10:15

DTW

CPT

36h 35m

2 stops

19:30 - 22:54

CPT

DTW

33h 24m

2 stops

R22 646Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 29

13:51 - 17:30

DTW

CPT

45h 39m

2 stops

19:30 - 21:06

CPT

DTW

31h 36m

2 stops

R23 057Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 29

20:05 - 13:30

DTW

DUR

34h 25m

1 stop

16:00 - 18:10

DUR

DTW

33h 10m

2 stops

R25 230Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 27

20:05 - 13:45

DTW

DUR

34h 40m

1 stop

15:45 - 18:00

DUR

DTW

33h 15m

1 stop

R25 246Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 27

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Aug 31

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 16m

2 stops

DTW21:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 560

Etihad Airways

Aug 22

DTW7:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 05m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 31

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 30m

2 stops

DTW20:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 626

Etihad Airways

Oct 31

DTW8:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 10m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 4

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 00m

2 stops

DTW15:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 608

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 24

DTW7:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 35m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 6

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m

3 stops

DTW13:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 016

Ethiopian Air

May 24

DTW10:13Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 12m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 31

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 01m

3 stops

DTW23:51Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 608

Ethiopian Air

Oct 22

DTW5:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 40m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 31

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

30h 10m

3 stops

DTW14:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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DetroitJohannesburg

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50-21:06

2 stops41h 16m

R21 560

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

7:15-8:20

2 stops43h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50-20:20

2 stops40h 30m

R21 626

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

13:02-8:20

2 stops37h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50-20:20

2 stops40h 30m

R21 642

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

10:23-8:20

2 stops39h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50-22:54

2 stops43h 04m

R21 658

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50-20:20

2 stops40h 30m

R21 741

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

9:50-21:38

2 stops41h 48m

R21 757

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 14/9

15:40-10:15

2 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

19:30-22:54

2 stops33h 24m

R22 646

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 14/9

13:51-17:30

2 stops45h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

19:30-21:06

2 stops31h 36m

R23 057

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DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/11

20:05-13:30

1 stop34h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 27/11

16:00-18:10

2 stops33h 10m

R25 230

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/11

20:05-13:45

1 stop34h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 27/11

15:45-18:00

1 stop33h 15m

R25 246

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to South Africa

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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 547, 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 172.

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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	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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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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