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

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Detroit according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Detroit to South Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to South Africa is 3 as of March 2026.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:49 pm - 8:20 am

DTW

JNB

31h 31m

2 stops

9:50 am - 2:04 pm

JNB

DTW

34h 14m

2 stops

$1,187Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

9:43 am - 8:50 am

DTW

JNB

41h 07m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 11:25 pm

JNB

DTW

32h 45m

2 stops

$1,203Qatar Airways

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

5:32 pm - 8:50 am

DTW

JNB

33h 18m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 11:25 pm

JNB

DTW

32h 45m

2 stops

$1,227Qatar Airways

Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 13

10:41 am - 4:00 am

DTW

JNB

35h 19m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 10:54 pm

JNB

DTW

38h 09m

2 stops

$1,228Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 26

6:00 am - 8:10 am

DTW

JNB

44h 10m

2 stops

9:45 am - 11:49 pm

JNB

DTW

44h 04m

2 stops

$1,250Etihad Airways

Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18

8:50 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 6:45 pm

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

$1,264Turkish Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 22

5:32 pm - 8:50 am

DTW

JNB

33h 18m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 9:21 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 41m

2 stops

$1,293Qatar Airways

Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 14

8:50 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 6:45 pm

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

$1,329Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 23

8:50 pm - 10:30 am

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

1 stop

$1,345Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

4:21 pm - 4:35 pm

DTW

DUR

42h 14m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 10:23 pm

DUR

DTW

33h 43m

2 stops

$4,415Emirates

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Sep 12

DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Sep 22

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,264

Turkish Airlines

Sep 20

DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Sep 23

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,329

Turkish Airlines

Aug 31

DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m

1 stop

DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,345

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Detroit to South Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

May 5

DTW9:43 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

41h 07m

2 stops

JNB8:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m

2 stops

DTW11:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,203

Qatar Airways

May 2

DTW5:32 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 18m

2 stops

JNB8:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 13

JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m

2 stops

DTW11:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,227

Qatar Airways

Sep 9

DTW10:41 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 19m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 26

JNB2:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 09m

2 stops

DTW10:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,228

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

6:49 pm-8:20 am

2 stops31h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50 am-2:04 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,187

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

9:43 am-8:50 am

2 stops41h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

8:40 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,203

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

5:32 pm-8:50 am

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

8:40 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,227

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

10:41 am-4:00 am

2 stops35h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/26

2:45 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops38h 09m

$1,228

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/10

6:00 am-8:10 am

2 stops44h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/18

9:45 am-11:49 pm

2 stops44h 04m

$1,250

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/12

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/22

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,264

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

5:32 pm-8:50 am

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

8:40 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops30h 41m

$1,293

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/20

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,329

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,345

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/10

4:21 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops42h 14m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/14

6:40 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops33h 43m

$4,415

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,224. The month of October is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $1,339.

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

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	27h 35m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 27h 35m

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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to South Africa is 3 as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to South Africa?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,044	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,282 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,492 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,521	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,339 reviews	Search Delta flights

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