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 38% 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.

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

Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways 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 3 as of April 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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8:50 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 6:45 pm

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

$1,410Turkish Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27

9:43 am - 10:30 am

DTW

JNB

42h 47m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 12:45 am

JNB

DTW

34h 55m

2 stops

$1,434Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7

6:00 am - 4:00 am

DTW

JNB

40h 00m

2 stops

12:40 pm - 12:45 am

JNB

DTW

42h 05m

2 stops

$1,442Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

6:00 am - 10:30 am

DTW

JNB

46h 30m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 12:45 am

JNB

DTW

34h 55m

2 stops

$1,459Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

12:10 pm - 10:15 am

DTW

CPT

40h 05m

2 stops

7:30 pm - 10:20 pm

CPT

DTW

32h 50m

2 stops

$1,482Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27

9:43 am - 10:30 am

DTW

JNB

42h 47m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 9:21 pm

JNB

DTW

31h 31m

2 stops

$1,486Qatar Airways

Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10

1:51 pm - 10:15 am

DTW

CPT

38h 24m

2 stops

7:30 pm - 10:50 pm

CPT

DTW

33h 20m

2 stops

$1,491Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 22

6:07 am - 12:55 pm

DTW

CPT

48h 48m

2 stops

7:30 pm - 11:56 pm

CPT

DTW

34h 26m

2 stops

$1,511Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 5

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

DTW

HDS

34h 40m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 6:45 pm

HDS

DTW

34h 15m

2 stops

$1,995Turkish Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

8:50 pm - 1:40 pm

DTW

PZB

34h 50m

2 stops

2:05 pm - 6:45 pm

PZB

DTW

34h 40m

2 stops

$2,506Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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

Etihad Airways

Sep 9

DTW8:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 26

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 30m

2 stops

DTW10:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,208

Etihad Airways

Sep 24

DTW8:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 28

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 30m

2 stops

DTW10:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,284

Etihad Airways

Sep 24

DTW8:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 28

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 30m

2 stops

DTW10:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,285

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Detroit to South Africa flight tickets

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

$1,340

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

$1,355

Turkish Airlines

Aug 31

DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 10

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

1 stop

DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,356

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/18

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/27

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,410

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

9:43 am-10:30 am

2 stops42h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/7

7:50 pm-12:45 am

2 stops34h 55m

$1,434

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-4:00 am

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

12:40 pm-12:45 am

2 stops42h 05m

$1,442

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-10:30 am

2 stops46h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

7:50 pm-12:45 am

2 stops34h 55m

$1,459

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/18

12:10 pm-10:15 am

2 stops40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/27

7:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$1,482

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/3

9:43 am-10:30 am

2 stops42h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

7:50 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$1,486

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

1:51 pm-10:15 am

2 stops38h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/22

7:30 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,491

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/27

6:07 am-12:55 pm

2 stops48h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

7:30 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$1,511

DetroitHoedspruit

DTW - HDS

DTWHDS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/19

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Hoedspruit

Wed 9/23

2:30 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,995

DetroitPietermaritzburg

DTW - PZB

DTWPZB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

8:50 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Pietermaritzburg

Mon 9/7

2:05 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$2,506

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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.

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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 16m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 27h 16m

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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 April 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 7.3 4,297 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,546 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,521	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,385 reviews	Search Delta flights

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