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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and American 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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20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 19:10JNB-DTW

30h 05m1 stop

R18 535Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 13

20:05 - 11:50DTW-CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 18:10CPT-DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R18 796Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 7

9:48 - 8:20DTW-JNB

39h 32m2 stops

9:50 - 17:04JNB-DTW

38h 14m2 stops

R20 533Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 29

18:45 - 7:35DTW-JNB

29h 50m2 stops

22:00 - 22:34JNB-DTW

31h 34m2 stops

R21 436American Airlines

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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 27

15:36 - 7:00DTW-JNB

33h 24m2 stops

21:15 - 17:13JNB-DTW

25h 58m2 stops

R21 454American Airlines

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Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10

20:05 - 11:50DTW-CPT

32h 45m1 stop

15:20 - 18:10CPT-DTW

33h 50m2 stops

R22 757Multiple Airlines

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Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 25

16:03 - 10:00DTW-JNB

35h 57m2 stops

20:40 - 0:24JNB-DTW

33h 44m2 stops

R24 025Qatar Airways

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Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 13

12:20 - 19:15DTW-CPT

23h 55m1 stop

21:30 - 20:43CPT-DTW

30h 13m1 stop

R24 945Virgin Atlantic

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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23

14:41 - 19:15DTW-CPT

21h 34m1 stop

21:30 - 16:49CPT-DTW

26h 19m1 stop

R24 963Virgin Atlantic

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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23

12:15 - 10:55DTW-DUR

39h 40m3 stops

12:25 - 15:49DUR-DTW

34h 24m3 stops

R27 690Qatar Airways

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Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Mar 30

DTW16:03Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 57m

2 stops

JNB10:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 13

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 44m

2 stops

DTW0:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 025

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Qatar Airways

Nov 8

DTW14:31Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 04m

2 stops

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 10

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

49h 42m

2 stops

DTW15:02Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R26 283

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Qatar Airways

Feb 2

DTW12:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 40m

3 stops

DUR10:55Durban King Shaka Intl

Feb 16

DUR12:25Durban King Shaka Intl

34h 24m

3 stops

DTW15:49Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R27 690

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American Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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American Airlines

Dec 8

DTW18:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 50m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 27

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 34m

2 stops

DTW22:34Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 436

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American Airlines

May 6

DTW15:36Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 24m

2 stops

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 10

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 58m

2 stops

DTW17:13Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 454

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American Airlines

Dec 8

DTW17:57Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 38m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 27

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 42m

2 stops

DTW19:17Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 871

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/3

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

R18 535

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/2

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R18 796

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/12

9:48-8:20

2 stops39h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

9:50-17:04

2 stops38h 14m

R20 533

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/12

18:45-7:35

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

22:00-22:34

2 stops31h 34m

R21 436

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/5

15:36-7:00

2 stops33h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

21:15-17:13

2 stops25h 58m

R21 454

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/2

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

15:20-18:10

2 stops33h 50m

R22 757

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 30/3

16:03-10:00

2 stops35h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

20:40-0:24

2 stops33h 44m

R24 025

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/11

12:20-19:15

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

21:30-20:43

1 stop30h 13m

R24 945

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/11

14:41-19:15

1 stop21h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

21:30-16:49

1 stop26h 19m

R24 963

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

12:15-10:55

3 stops39h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 16/2

12:25-15:49

3 stops34h 24m

R27 690

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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 948, 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 712.

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You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

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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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