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

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa 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 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

1 stop

R18 764Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

20:50 - 10:30

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JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

1 stop

R18 780Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

20:50 - 11:50

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CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R19 059Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28

15:10 - 4:00

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JNB

30h 50m

2 stops

20:55 - 21:06

JNB

DTW

30h 11m

2 stops

R19 191Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

15:10 - 15:20

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JNB

42h 10m

2 stops

20:55 - 21:06

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DTW

30h 11m

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R19 207Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 11

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

17:50 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 55m

1 stop

R19 273Turkish Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12

20:18 - 13:35

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59h 17m

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16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

R21 538Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, May 5

6:00 - 14:35

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26h 35m

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13:50 - 15:22

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DTW

31h 32m

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R21 768Ethiopian Air

Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28

9:16 - 9:00

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CPT

41h 44m

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16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

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R22 195Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, May 5

6:00 - 14:35

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26h 35m

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13:50 - 22:13

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DTW

38h 23m

3 stops

R23 196Ethiopian Air

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Aug 31

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R18 764

Turkish Airlines

Aug 31

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R18 780

Turkish Airlines

Apr 20

DTW20:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Apr 28

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 059

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Aug 31

DTW15:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 50m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 11m

2 stops

DTW21:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 191

Qatar Airways

Sept 1

DTW15:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 10m

2 stops

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 11

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 11m

2 stops

DTW21:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 207

Qatar Airways

Aug 31

DTW9:53Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 07m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

2 stops

DTW22:54Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 519

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DetroitJohannesburg

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:00-18:45

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R18 764

DetroitJohannesburg

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DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R18 780

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R19 059

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

15:10-4:00

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

20:55-21:06

2 stops30h 11m

R19 191

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

15:10-15:20

2 stops42h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

20:55-21:06

2 stops30h 11m

R19 207

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

R19 273

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 19/4

20:18-13:35

3 stops59h 17m

Cape Town Intl

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1 stop32h 10m

R21 538

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

6:00-14:35

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

13:50-15:22

3 stops31h 32m

R21 768

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 19/4

9:16-9:00

2 stops41h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R22 195

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/5

6:00-14:35

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:50-22:13

3 stops38h 23m

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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 982, 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 852.

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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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