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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, 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 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R17 469Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10

20:05 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 18:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R18 251Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28

21:05 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R18 302Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 18

21:00 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 50m1 stop

16:40 - 18:50

CPT

DTW

32h 10m1 stop

R18 319Turkish Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

10:10 - 7:35

DTW

JNB

38h 25m2 stops

19:35 - 21:08

JNB

DTW

32h 33m2 stops

R20 871American Airlines

Wed, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 15

20:00 - 9:25

DTW

JNB

31h 25m2 stops

21:15 - 21:02

JNB

DTW

29h 47m2 stops

R20 990American Airlines

Mon, May 25 - Fri, Jun 5

11:33 - 15:25

DTW

JNB

45h 52m2 stops

14:45 - 15:09

JNB

DTW

30h 24m2 stops

R22 316Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Mar 31

13:18 - 10:25

DTW

DUR

39h 07m3 stops

11:55 - 15:20

DUR

DTW

33h 25m3 stops

R29 511Qatar Airways

Thu, May 21 - Fri, Jun 5

13:18 - 10:25

DTW

DUR

39h 07m3 stops

14:45 - 18:50

DUR

DTW

34h 05m2 stops

R30 294Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 21 - Fri, Jun 5

16:15 - 16:20

DTW

DUR

41h 05m2 stops

15:20 - 20:26

DUR

DTW

36h 06m3 stops

R30 957Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 27

British Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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British Airways

Jan 28

DTW13:08Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 17m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 1

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 58m

2 stops

DTW20:58Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 664

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British Airways

Dec 24

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 25m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 14

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 43m

2 stops

DTW20:18Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R24 834

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British Airways

Dec 24

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 25m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 16

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m

2 stops

DTW23:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 259

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American Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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American Airlines

Dec 24

DTW10:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 25m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 15

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 33m

2 stops

DTW21:08Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 871

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American Airlines

May 25

DTW20:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 25m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 5

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 47m

2 stops

DTW21:02Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 990

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American Airlines

Mar 1

DTW17:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 01m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 15

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 14m

2 stops

DTW19:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 007

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R17 469

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/1

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R18 251

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/3

21:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R18 302

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/5

21:00-11:50

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

16:40-18:50

1 stop32h 10m

R18 319

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/12

10:10-7:35

2 stops38h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

19:35-21:08

2 stops32h 33m

R20 871

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 25/5

20:00-9:25

2 stops31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

21:15-21:02

2 stops29h 47m

R20 990

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/3

11:33-15:25

2 stops45h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

14:45-15:09

2 stops30h 24m

R22 316

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 21/5

13:18-10:25

3 stops39h 07m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 5/6

11:55-15:20

3 stops33h 25m

R29 511

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 21/5

13:18-10:25

3 stops39h 07m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 5/6

14:45-18:50

2 stops34h 05m

R30 294

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/1

16:15-16:20

2 stops41h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 27/1

15:20-20:26

3 stops36h 06m

R30 957

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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 470, 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 June to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R25 395.

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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	26h 45m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 26h 45m

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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