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

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and British Airways 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 540Turkish Airlines

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mar., nov. 18 - mié., dic. 17

20:05 - 11:50DTW-CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 18:10CPT-DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R19 547Turkish Airlines

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mié., feb. 11 - dom., feb. 22

11:39 - 8:20DTW-JNB

37h 41m2 stops

9:50 - 16:57JNB-DTW

38h 07m2 stops

R20 519Multiple Airlines

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lun., nov. 10 - lun., nov. 24

6:00 - 8:20DTW-JNB

43h 20m2 stops

9:50 - 20:13JNB-DTW

41h 23m2 stops

R20 624Multiple Airlines

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lun., nov. 3 - sáb., nov. 15

18:17 - 10:25DTW-JNB

33h 08m2 stops

19:35 - 17:37JNB-DTW

29h 02m2 stops

R21 474American Airlines

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mar., ene. 13 - vie., ene. 23

19:58 - 10:25DTW-JNB

32h 27m2 stops

22:00 - 22:50JNB-DTW

30h 50m2 stops

R21 908American Airlines

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vie., mar. 13 - sáb., mar. 21

6:00 - 7:35DTW-JNB

42h 35m2 stops

19:35 - 19:30JNB-DTW

30h 55m2 stops

R24 668British Airways

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mié., dic. 24 - dom., dic. 28

19:23 - 10:25DTW-JNB

56h 02m2 stops

19:35 - 23:34JNB-DTW

34h 59m2 stops

R24 773British Airways

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mar., dic. 23 - dom., dic. 28

8:45 - 8:40DTW-JNB

40h 55m2 stops

13:45 - 19:01JNB-DTW

36h 16m2 stops

R24 859Qatar Airways

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mar., feb. 10 - sáb., feb. 21

19:43 - 10:55DTW-DUR

57h 12m3 stops

12:25 - 22:51DUR-DTW

40h 26m3 stops

R30 970Qatar Airways

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mié., mar. 11 - dom., mar. 15

British Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

Our best British Airways deals on Detroit to South Africa flight tickets

British Airways

Dec 24

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 35m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 28

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

DTW19:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 668

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British Airways

Dec 23

DTW19:23Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

56h 02m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 28

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 59m

2 stops

DTW23:34Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 773

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British Airways

Dec 24

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 35m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 29

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

DTW19:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 102

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Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 18

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 45m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Dec 17

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R18 540

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 11

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 45m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Feb 22

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 547

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Turkish Airlines

Dec 5

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 45m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Dec 12

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 617

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 18/11

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 17/12

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R18 540

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/2

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 22/2

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R19 547

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/11

11:39-8:20

2 stops37h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 24/11

9:50-16:57

2 stops38h 07m

R20 519

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 3/11

6:00-8:20

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 15/11

9:50-20:13

2 stops41h 23m

R20 624

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 13/1

18:17-10:25

2 stops33h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 23/1

19:35-17:37

2 stops29h 02m

R21 474

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 13/3

19:58-10:25

2 stops32h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 21/3

22:00-22:50

2 stops30h 50m

R21 908

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 24/12

6:00-7:35

2 stops42h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 28/12

19:35-19:30

2 stops30h 55m

R24 668

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 23/12

19:23-10:25

2 stops56h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 28/12

19:35-23:34

2 stops34h 59m

R24 773

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/2

8:45-8:40

2 stops40h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 21/2

13:45-19:01

2 stops36h 16m

R24 859

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/3

19:43-10:55

3 stops57h 12m

Durban King Shaka Intl

dom. 15/3

12:25-22:51

3 stops40h 26m

R30 970

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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 932, 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 R23 696.

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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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