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.

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 45m1 stop

5:15 pm - 6:10 pm

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

$1,076Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 3

8:05 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

5:15 pm - 6:10 pm

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

$1,081Turkish Airlines

Sat, Feb 14 - Thu, Feb 19

8:05 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

5:15 pm - 6:10 pm

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

$1,086Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 4

5:35 pm - 7:35 am

DTW

JNB

31h 00m2 stops

7:35 pm - 8:16 pm

JNB

DTW

31h 41m2 stops

$1,097American Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

5:09 am - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

47h 41m2 stops

5:15 pm - 12:09 am

CPT

DTW

37h 54m2 stops

$1,098Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 4

6:00 am - 3:55 am

DTW

JNB

38h 55m3 stops

11:00 pm - 11:56 pm

JNB

DTW

31h 56m3 stops

$1,150Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

6:00 am - 3:55 am

DTW

JNB

38h 55m3 stops

11:00 pm - 11:59 pm

JNB

DTW

31h 59m3 stops

$1,199Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

11:28 am - 10:55 am

DTW

DUR

40h 27m3 stops

12:25 pm - 11:57 pm

DUR

DTW

42h 32m3 stops

$1,648Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8

6:00 am - 10:55 am

DTW

DUR

46h 55m3 stops

12:25 pm - 5:59 pm

DUR

DTW

35h 34m3 stops

$1,751Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

11:28 am - 10:55 am

DTW

DUR

40h 27m3 stops

4:00 pm - 6:10 pm

DUR

DTW

33h 10m2 stops

$1,761Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 3

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 10

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW11:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,150

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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

$1,199

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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

$1,219

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American Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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American Airlines

Feb 3

DTW5:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 00m

2 stops

JNB7:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 10

JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 41m

2 stops

DTW8:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,097

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American Airlines

May 6

DTW7:49 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 11m

2 stops

JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 15

JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m

2 stops

DTW9:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,229

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American Airlines

Feb 14

DTW7:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

2 stops

JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 19

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 14m

2 stops

DTW7:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,236

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,076

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/14

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/19

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,081

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/4

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,086

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

5:35 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

7:35 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$1,097

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

5:09 am-11:50 am

2 stops47h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/4

5:15 pm-12:09 am

2 stops37h 54m

$1,098

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-3:55 am

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

11:00 pm-11:56 pm

3 stops31h 56m

$1,150

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-3:55 am

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/26

11:00 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops31h 59m

$1,199

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

11:28 am-10:55 am

3 stops40h 27m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 2/8

12:25 pm-11:57 pm

3 stops42h 32m

$1,648

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-5:59 pm

3 stops35h 34m

$1,751

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

11:28 am-10:55 am

3 stops40h 27m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 2/8

4:00 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,761

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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	20h 40m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 20h 40m

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 4,150 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,132 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,233	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,082 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,521	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,017 reviews	Search Delta flights

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