What airlines fly to South Africa?

United Airlines, Delta and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Detroit according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air 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 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 4 as of January 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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8:05 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

32h 45m

1 stop

5:15 pm - 7:10 pm

CPT

DTW

31h 55m

1 stop

$1,043Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18

6:00 am - 8:05 am

DTW

CPT

43h 05m

2 stops

6:55 pm - 11:59 pm

CPT

DTW

36h 04m

2 stops

$1,082Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

8:05 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

32h 45m

1 stop

5:15 pm - 7:10 pm

CPT

DTW

31h 55m

1 stop

$1,086Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 10

8:50 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 6:45 pm

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

$1,125Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27

8:05 pm - 10:50 am

DTW

JNB

31h 45m

1 stop

7:05 pm - 6:10 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 05m

1 stop

$1,125Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

5:33 pm - 10:25 am

DTW

JNB

33h 52m

2 stops

10:00 pm - 7:14 pm

JNB

DTW

28h 14m

2 stops

$1,136American Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

4:30 pm - 7:35 am

DTW

JNB

32h 05m

2 stops

10:00 pm - 8:16 pm

JNB

DTW

29h 16m

2 stops

$1,186American Airlines

Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8

5:33 pm - 10:40 am

DTW

DUR

58h 07m

3 stops

11:15 am - 6:11 pm

DUR

DTW

37h 56m

3 stops

$1,584British Airways

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5

6:00 am - 10:55 am

DTW

DUR

46h 55m

3 stops

12:25 pm - 5:58 pm

DUR

DTW

35h 33m

3 stops

$1,752Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

4:05 pm - 1:55 pm

DTW

DUR

38h 50m

2 stops

3:20 pm - 1:55 pm

DUR

DTW

29h 35m

2 stops

$1,811Lufthansa

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Apr 9

DTW3:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 20m

2 stops

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 13

JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 21m

2 stops

DTW11:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,312

Qatar Airways

Apr 9

DTW11:39 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 21m

2 stops

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 13

JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 21m

2 stops

DTW11:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,348

Qatar Airways

Feb 22

DTW7:31 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 04m

2 stops

JNB3:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 26

JNB12:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 24m

2 stops

DTW3:09 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,493

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 22

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 26

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,254

Ethiopian Air

Feb 22

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 26

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,311

Ethiopian Air

Feb 26

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 5

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 52m

3 stops

DTW11:52 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,335

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,043

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops43h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/4

6:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 04m

$1,082

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,086

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/27

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,125

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

7:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$1,125

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

5:33 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

10:00 pm-7:14 pm

2 stops28h 14m

$1,136

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

4:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

10:00 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops29h 16m

$1,186

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

5:33 pm-10:40 am

3 stops58h 07m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 3/5

11:15 am-6:11 pm

3 stops37h 56m

$1,584

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-10:55 am

3 stops46h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/22

12:25 pm-5:58 pm

3 stops35h 33m

$1,752

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

4:05 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 3/5

3:20 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,811

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, October 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 $1,339. The month of January is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $1,392.

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You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	30h 26m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 30h 26m

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 4 as of January 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 $1,056	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,165 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,155 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,233	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,118 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,521	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,040 reviews	Search Delta flights

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