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Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 18:10JNB-DTW
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 10:50DTW-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
R15 855Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 16:55CPT-DTW
26h 25m1 stop
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14:41 - 19:15DTW-CPT
21h 34m1 stop
R17 239Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 16:45CPT-DTW
26h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:15 - 16:10DTW-CPT
25h 55m2 stops
R17 446United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
KLM Logo
19:40 - 15:07JNB-DTW
26h 27m2 stops
KLM Logo
14:00 - 22:05DTW-JNB
25h 05m2 stops
R17 861KLM
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
Air France Logo
19:40 - 15:08JNB-DTW
26h 28m2 stops
Air France Logo
20:35 - 12:10DTW-JNB
32h 35m2 stops
R19 210Air France
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Tue, Dec 16 - Sun, Jan 11
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 16:57CPT-DTW
27h 07m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:35 - 18:00DTW-CPT
20h 25m2 stops
R19 261United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 14
KLM Logo
19:40 - 13:45JNB-DTW
25h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
18:25 - 22:05DTW-JNB
20h 40m1 stop
R19 642KLM
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Thu, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 30
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 22:50CPT-DTW
32h 15m2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:37 - 8:05DTW-CPT
34h 28m2 stops
R20 697British Airways
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 22:50CPT-DTW
32h 15m2 stops
British Airways Logo
12:12 - 8:05DTW-CPT
37h 53m2 stops
R20 714British Airways
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Air France Logo
7:55 - 19:12CPT-DTW
42h 17m2 stops
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21:20 - 5:50DTW-CPT
25h 30m1 stop
R32 662Air France
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Fri, Dec 26 - Sat, Dec 27

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Detroit

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to Detroit flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Nov 8
JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 00m
1 stop
DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nov 15
DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 855
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Turkish Airlines
Mar 11
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
DTW19:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mar 15
DTW21:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R18 172
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Turkish Airlines
Mar 11
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
DTW19:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mar 15
DTW21:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R18 189
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Delta flights from South Africa to Detroit

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Delta
Nov 8
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m
1 stop
DTW16:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nov 15
DTW16:43Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 07m
2 stops
JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 342
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Delta
Dec 16
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 09m
2 stops
DTW23:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 11
DTW20:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 362
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Delta
Dec 16
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 09m
2 stops
DTW23:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 11
DTW20:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 380
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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 15/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 855

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

21:30-16:55

1 stop26h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 13/11

14:41-19:15

1 stop21h 34m

R17 239

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

20:50-16:45

2 stops26h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 13/11

7:15-16:10

2 stops25h 55m

R17 446

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

19:40-15:07

2 stops26h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 15/11

14:00-22:05

2 stops25h 05m

R17 861

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:40-15:08

2 stops26h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

20:35-12:10

2 stops32h 35m

R19 210

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

20:50-16:57

2 stops27h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/11

14:35-18:00

2 stops20h 25m

R19 261

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

19:40-13:45

1 stop25h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/12

18:25-22:05

1 stop20h 40m

R19 642

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:35-22:50

2 stops32h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/3

15:37-8:05

2 stops34h 28m

R20 697

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:35-22:50

2 stops32h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/3

12:12-8:05

2 stops37h 53m

R20 714

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

7:55-19:12

2 stops42h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/12

21:20-5:50

1 stop25h 30m

R32 662

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Detroit

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

In general, February 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 R16 754. If you are unable to visit Detroit during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R17 256.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Detroit from South Africa is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as R17 290. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Detroit is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R24 170.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from South Africa to Detroit when you can find flight prices for as low as R19 453. Flying to Detroit in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Detroit is at midday when prices are around R22 655.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around R19 620 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from South Africa for as low as R14 628 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Detroit flight.

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    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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R14 741Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 976 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 297Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 928 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 432Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 391 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 637Free CancellationRating
7,9
7 973 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 009Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 399 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R17 011Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 465 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R17 017Free CancellationRating
7,4
664 reviews
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