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

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

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Delta, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 41% 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 July 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.

$796 Cheap Flights from Detroit to South Africa in 2026

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5:30 pm - 8:20 am

DTW

JNB

32h 50m

2 stops

9:50 am - 3:50 pm

JNB

DTW

37h 00m

2 stops

$1,270Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

6:05 am - 8:20 am

DTW

JNB

44h 15m

2 stops

9:50 am - 7:22 pm

JNB

DTW

40h 32m

2 stops

$1,293Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Dec 1

6:00 am - 3:50 pm

DTW

JNB

27h 50m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 3:50 pm

JNB

DTW

28h 50m

2 stops

$1,360Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27

6:00 am - 1:25 pm

DTW

JNB

25h 25m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 2:23 pm

JNB

DTW

29h 53m

3 stops

$1,382Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27

2:48 pm - 1:25 pm

DTW

JNB

40h 37m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 2:23 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 53m

3 stops

$1,390Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

6:05 am - 3:50 pm

DTW

JNB

27h 45m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 4:32 pm

JNB

DTW

29h 32m

2 stops

$1,399Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

8:50 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 6:45 pm

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

$1,427Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 16

8:50 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 6:45 pm

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

$1,430Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 16

10:21 am - 10:35 am

DTW

DUR

42h 14m

3 stops

7:10 pm - 8:06 pm

DUR

DTW

30h 56m

3 stops

$1,673Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

6:00 am - 10:35 am

DTW

DUR

46h 35m

3 stops

12:05 pm - 9:30 pm

DUR

DTW

39h 25m

3 stops

$1,948Qatar Airways

Tue, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 24

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Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 13

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 25m

2 stops

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 53m

3 stops

DTW2:23 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,382

Ethiopian Air

Oct 20

DTW2:48 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 37m

2 stops

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 3

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 53m

3 stops

DTW2:23 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,390

Ethiopian Air

Aug 19

DTW5:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 45m

2 stops

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 6

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 41m

3 stops

DTW2:11 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,460

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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

Etihad Airways

Oct 20

DTW5:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 3

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

37h 00m

2 stops

DTW3:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,270

Etihad Airways

Sep 1

DTW6:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 15m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 1

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

40h 32m

2 stops

DTW7:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,293

Etihad Airways

Aug 29

DTW7:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 3

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

40h 32m

2 stops

DTW7:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,316

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

5:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

9:50 am-3:50 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,270

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

6:05 am-8:20 am

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

9:50 am-7:22 pm

2 stops40h 32m

$1,293

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/13

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

5:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,360

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/13

6:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

2:30 pm-2:23 pm

3 stops29h 53m

$1,382

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

2:48 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops40h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

2:30 pm-2:23 pm

3 stops30h 53m

$1,390

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

6:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

5:00 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops29h 32m

$1,399

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/16

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,427

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/16

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,430

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/3

10:21 am-10:35 am

3 stops42h 14m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 10/6

7:10 pm-8:06 pm

3 stops30h 56m

$1,673

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-10:35 am

3 stops46h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/24

12:05 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops39h 25m

$1,948

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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 $132. The month of November is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $833.

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You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	22h 50m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 22h 50m

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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 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 July 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Detroit to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,044	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,441 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,436	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,453 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,550	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,963 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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