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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20:55 - 10:50

DTW

JNB

31h 55m

1 stop

19:05 - 19:00

JNB

DTW

29h 55m

1 stop

R18 020Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11

11:15 - 3:55

DTW

JNB

34h 40m

3 stops

5:30 - 0:20

JNB

DTW

24h 50m

3 stops

R18 417Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 26

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

17:50 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 55m

1 stop

R18 671Turkish Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

17:50 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 55m

1 stop

R19 021Turkish Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12

13:33 - 8:50

DTW

JNB

37h 17m

2 stops

14:45 - 21:14

JNB

DTW

36h 29m

2 stops

R19 068Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 26

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

17:50 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 55m

1 stop

R19 307Turkish Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12

8:20 - 8:50

DTW

JNB

42h 30m

2 stops

14:45 - 23:25

JNB

DTW

38h 40m

2 stops

R19 481Qatar Airways

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12

14:06 - 15:50

DTW

JNB

43h 44m

2 stops

12:40 - 21:14

JNB

DTW

38h 34m

2 stops

R19 513Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 31 - Sun, Apr 12

19:55 - 14:35

DTW

CPT

36h 40m

2 stops

13:50 - 15:22

CPT

DTW

31h 32m

3 stops

R21 166Ethiopian Air

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 28

5:50 - 14:35

DTW

CPT

26h 45m

2 stops

13:50 - 13:20

CPT

DTW

29h 30m

3 stops

R21 786Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 12 - Fri, Apr 24

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Apr 16

DTW13:33Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 17m

2 stops

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 26

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 29m

2 stops

DTW21:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 068

Qatar Airways

May 2

DTW8:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 30m

2 stops

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 40m

2 stops

DTW23:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 481

Qatar Airways

Mar 31

DTW14:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 44m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 12

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 34m

2 stops

DTW21:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 513

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Mar 14

DTW9:44Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 36m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 23

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 09m

2 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 546

Etihad Airways

Mar 17

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 23

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 09m

2 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 372

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

20:55-10:50

1 stop31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:05-19:00

1 stop29h 55m

R18 020

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 16/4

11:15-3:55

3 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

5:30-0:20

3 stops24h 50m

R18 417

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 671

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 021

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 16/4

13:33-8:50

2 stops37h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:45-21:14

2 stops36h 29m

R19 068

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 307

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

8:20-8:50

2 stops42h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

14:45-23:25

2 stops38h 40m

R19 481

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 31/3

14:06-15:50

2 stops43h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

12:40-21:14

2 stops38h 34m

R19 513

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/4

19:55-14:35

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

13:50-15:22

3 stops31h 32m

R21 166

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/4

5:50-14:35

2 stops26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

13:50-13:20

3 stops29h 30m

R21 786

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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 277, 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 119.

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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	19h 55m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 19h 55m

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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