Cheap flights from South Africa to Detroit from R12 143

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 16:32
JNB
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DTW
60h 42m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
8:00 - 8:20
DTW
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JNB
42h 20m
2 stops
R18 018Etihad Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 14
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 16:32
JNB
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DTW
60h 42m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
8:00 - 8:20
DTW
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JNB
42h 20m
2 stops
R18 591Etihad Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 14
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 23:40
JNB
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DTW
33h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:04 - 9:00
DTW
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JNB
37h 56m
2 stops
R20 146Qatar Airways
Tue, Jun 9 - Mon, Jul 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 18:45
JNB
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DTW
30h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:30
DTW
-
JNB
31h 40m
1 stop
R20 211Turkish Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 12
Delta Logo
20:25 - 14:23
JNB
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DTW
23h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
18:40 - 8:45
DTW
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JNB
32h 05m
1 stop
R20 326Delta
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 12
Delta Logo
20:25 - 14:23
JNB
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DTW
23h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
19:50 - 8:45
DTW
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JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
R20 358Delta
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 12
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 21:32
CPT
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DTW
32h 02m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:50 - 10:15
DTW
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CPT
38h 25m
2 stops
R22 142Qatar Airways
Wed, May 20 - Tue, Oct 20
KLM Logo
23:15 - 21:29
CPT
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DTW
28h 14m
2 stops
KLM Logo
22:25 - 21:25
DTW
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CPT
41h 00m
1 stop
R23 942KLM
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
KLM Logo
23:15 - 21:29
CPT
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DTW
28h 14m
2 stops
KLM Logo
7:03 - 21:25
DTW
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CPT
32h 22m
2 stops
R24 008KLM
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:45
CPT
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DTW
32h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:50
DTW
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CPT
33h 00m
1 stop
R25 562Turkish Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Tue, Oct 20

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Detroit

Our best Etihad Airways deals on South Africa to Detroit flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Sept 23
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
60h 42m
2 stops
DTW16:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 14
DTW8:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
42h 20m
2 stops
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 018
Etihad Airways
Sept 23
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
60h 42m
2 stops
DTW16:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 14
DTW8:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
42h 20m
2 stops
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 591

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Detroit

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Detroit flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Jun 9
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 50m
2 stops
DTW23:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jul 27
DTW13:04Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
37h 56m
2 stops
JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 146
Qatar Airways
Sept 17
JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 11m
2 stops
DTW21:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 12
DTW13:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 10m
2 stops
JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R21 324
Qatar Airways
Jul 11
JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 29m
2 stops
DTW20:24Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Aug 2
DTW10:12Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 48m
2 stops
JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R21 913

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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

9:50-16:32

2 stops60h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/10

8:00-8:20

2 stops42h 20m

R18 018

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

9:50-16:32

2 stops60h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/10

8:00-8:20

2 stops42h 20m

R18 591

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

19:50-23:40

2 stops33h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/7

13:04-9:00

2 stops37h 56m

R20 146

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R20 211

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

20:25-14:23

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

18:40-8:45

1 stop32h 05m

R20 326
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

20:25-14:23

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

19:50-8:45

2 stops30h 55m

R20 358

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

19:30-21:32

2 stops32h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

13:50-10:15

2 stops38h 25m

R22 142

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

23:15-21:29

2 stops28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/6

22:25-21:25

1 stop41h 00m

R23 942

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

23:15-21:29

2 stops28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/6

7:03-21:25

2 stops32h 22m

R24 008

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R25 562

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Detroit. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R15 023. If you are unable to visit Detroit during the month of March, then departing from South Africa during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R15 596.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Detroit flights?

You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Detroit flight.

Cheap South Africa to Detroit flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

28h 14m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Detroit takes 28h 14m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Detroit. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Detroit.

Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Detroit

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Detroit?

    Prices for flights from South Africa to Detroit refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Detroit?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Detroit.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Detroit trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Detroit

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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R15 379Free CancellationRating
7,5
687 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 447Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 317 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 048Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 611 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R16 221Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 577 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 233Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 501 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 480Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 432 reviews
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