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

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

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Delta, United Airlines and Turkish 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 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.

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 December 2025.

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 - 7:10 pm

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

$1,024Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 18

8:50 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

33h 00m1 stop

4:35 pm - 6:45 pm

CPT

DTW

32h 10m1 stop

$1,107Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 25

6:00 am - 3:55 am

DTW

JNB

38h 55m3 stops

11:00 pm - 11:56 pm

JNB

DTW

31h 56m3 stops

$1,158Ethiopian Air

Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26

6:00 am - 3:55 am

DTW

JNB

38h 55m3 stops

11:00 pm - 11:56 pm

JNB

DTW

31h 56m3 stops

$1,213Ethiopian Air

Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 3

5:04 pm - 10:25 am

DTW

JNB

34h 21m2 stops

10:00 pm - 9:08 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 08m2 stops

$1,236American Airlines

Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14

5:23 pm - 7:00 am

DTW

JNB

31h 37m2 stops

9:15 pm - 7:02 pm

JNB

DTW

27h 47m2 stops

$1,237American Airlines

Sun, May 24 - Sat, Jun 6

12:29 pm - 10:55 am

DTW

DUR

40h 26m3 stops

12:25 pm - 11:59 pm

DUR

DTW

41h 34m3 stops

$1,661Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

4:05 pm - 4:20 pm

DTW

DUR

41h 15m2 stops

3:20 pm - 8:26 pm

DUR

DTW

36h 06m3 stops

$1,815Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 27

4:05 pm - 4:20 pm

DTW

DUR

41h 15m2 stops

3:20 pm - 8:26 pm

DUR

DTW

36h 06m3 stops

$2,023Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 27

1:08 pm - 10:55 am

DTW

DUR

38h 47m3 stops

12:25 pm - 11:57 pm

DUR

DTW

42h 32m3 stops

$2,336Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 27

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 19

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 26

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW11:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,158

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 24

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 3

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW11:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,213

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 5

DTW9:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 00m

2 stops

CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl

Feb 19

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

34h 35m

3 stops

DTW5:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,334

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Lufthansa flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Lufthansa

Jan 24

DTW4:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 15m

1 stop

JNB9:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 3

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 59m

2 stops

DTW6:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,536

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Lufthansa

Jan 9

DTW4:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 15m

1 stop

JNB9:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 15

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m

1 stop

DTW1:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,711

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Lufthansa

Jan 9

DTW4:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 15m

1 stop

JNB9:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 15

JNB8:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

43h 27m

2 stops

DTW10:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,721

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,024

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/25

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,107

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-3:55 am

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/26

11:00 pm-11:56 pm

3 stops31h 56m

$1,158

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-3:55 am

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

11:00 pm-11:56 pm

3 stops31h 56m

$1,213

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

5:04 pm-10:25 am

2 stops34h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/14

10:00 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops30h 08m

$1,236

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/24

5:23 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

9:15 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops27h 47m

$1,237

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/18

12:29 pm-10:55 am

3 stops40h 26m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/22

12:25 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops41h 34m

$1,661

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

4:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 1/27

3:20 pm-8:26 pm

3 stops36h 06m

$1,815

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

4:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 1/27

3:20 pm-8:26 pm

3 stops36h 06m

$2,023

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

1:08 pm-10:55 am

3 stops38h 47m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 1/27

12:25 pm-11:57 pm

3 stops42h 32m

$2,336

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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 $1,321. The month of June is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $1,493.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,580. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Saturday is $2,040.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,377. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around $2,011.

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

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	27h 40m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 27h 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 3 as of December 2025.
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 4,115 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,116 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,521	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,016 reviews	Search Delta flights

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