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 47% 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 Lufthansa 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 September 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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9:44 am - 8:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 36m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 11:59 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 09m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,277Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 14

8:45 am - 8:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 11:56 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 06m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 30

4:30 pm - 8:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 9:43 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 23m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,404Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 1

8:05 pm - 12:05 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

5:20 pm - 6:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,427Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24

8:05 pm - 11:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 55m1 stop Istanbul

12:55 am - 6:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$1,427Turkish Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Tue, Feb 9

8:05 pm - 12:05 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

5:20 pm - 6:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,427Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26

10:35 am - 5:50 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 6:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Newark

$1,434Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

10:35 am - 5:50 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 4:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

$1,434Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

10:19 am - 3:20 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 01m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:50 pm - 6:07 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 17m1 stop Newark

$1,851United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 22

7:30 am - 3:20 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:50 pm - 6:07 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 17m1 stop Newark

$1,856United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 22

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12:56 pm - 7:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:10 am - 11:34 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 24m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,409Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

6:00 am - 10:35 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

46h 35m3 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

12:05 pm - 10:59 pmDUR Durban King Shaka Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 54m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,667Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 19

6:00 am - 10:35 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

46h 35m3 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

12:05 pm - 10:59 pmDUR Durban King Shaka Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 54m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,668Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 19

6:00 am - 10:15 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

1:15 pm - 11:38 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 23m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,712Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 8

9:26 am - 10:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

43h 14m2 stops Newark Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:15 am - 11:38 pmDUR Durban King Shaka Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 23m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Newark

$2,181United Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 19

9:26 am - 10:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

43h 14m2 stops Newark Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:15 am - 11:38 pmDUR Durban King Shaka Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 23m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Newark

$2,207United Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 19

8:55 pm - 4:45 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 50m2 stops Istanbul Johannesburg OR Tambo

4:35 pm - 6:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$2,312Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 8

8:55 pm - 11:50 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Istanbul

4:35 pm - 6:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$2,333Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 8

8:55 pm - 11:50 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Istanbul

4:35 pm - 6:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$2,426Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 8

8:55 pm - 4:45 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 50m2 stops Istanbul Johannesburg OR Tambo

4:35 pm - 6:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$2,507Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 8

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Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 21

DTW1:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 20m

2 stops

JNB7:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 25

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 38m

2 stops

DTW11:38 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,498

Cathay Pacific

Oct 21

DTW1:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 20m

2 stops

JNB7:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 25

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 38m

2 stops

DTW11:38 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,499

United Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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

United Airlines

Sep 14

DTW9:26 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 14m

2 stops

DUR10:40 amDurban King Shaka Intl

Oct 19

DUR11:15 amDurban King Shaka Intl

42h 23m

2 stops

DTW11:38 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,181

United Airlines

Sep 14

DTW9:26 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 14m

2 stops

DUR10:40 amDurban King Shaka Intl

Oct 19

DUR11:15 amDurban King Shaka Intl

42h 23m

2 stops

DTW11:38 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,207

United Airlines

Oct 21

DTW12:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 00m

2 stops

JNB6:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 25

JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

1 stop

DTW3:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,258

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/3

9:44 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/14

9:50 am-11:59 pm

2 stops44h 09m

$1,277

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/21

8:45 am-8:20 am

2 stops40h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/30

9:50 am-11:56 pm

2 stops45h 06m

$1,316

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/18

4:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/1

8:20 pm-9:43 pm

2 stops32h 23m

$1,404

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/8

8:05 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/24

5:20 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,427

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/17

8:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop43h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

12:55 am-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$1,427

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/12

8:05 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/26

5:20 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,427

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/12

10:35 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,434

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DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/12

10:35 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,434

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

10:19 am-3:20 pm

1 stop23h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/22

7:50 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop28h 17m

$1,851

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

7:30 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/22

7:50 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop28h 17m

$1,856

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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 $1,448. The month of April is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $1,481.

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Best Price Found	$723
Fastest flight time	18h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $723. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,277.

The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 18h 05m

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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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 September 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 $1,044	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,475 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,436	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,550 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,190 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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