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

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

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 37% 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 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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6:00 am - 4:00 am

DTW

JNB

40h 00m

2 stops

12:40 pm - 11:55 pm

JNB

DTW

41h 15m

2 stops

$1,293Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

8:00 am - 8:20 am

DTW

JNB

42h 20m

2 stops

9:50 am - 4:32 pm

JNB

DTW

60h 42m

2 stops

$1,303Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Oct 3

9:53 am - 8:20 am

DTW

JNB

40h 27m

2 stops

9:50 am - 11:24 pm

JNB

DTW

43h 34m

2 stops

$1,315Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Sep 6

3:10 pm - 8:20 am

DTW

JNB

35h 10m

2 stops

9:50 am - 9:06 am

JNB

DTW

53h 16m

2 stops

$1,321Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

5:28 pm - 4:00 am

DTW

JNB

28h 32m

2 stops

12:40 pm - 11:55 pm

JNB

DTW

41h 15m

2 stops

$1,363Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 15

8:50 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 6:45 pm

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

$1,397Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 8

6:00 am - 4:00 am

DTW

JNB

40h 00m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 11:24 pm

JNB

DTW

32h 29m

2 stops

$1,406Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Sep 6

6:00 am - 4:00 am

DTW

JNB

40h 00m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 8:20 pm

JNB

DTW

29h 25m

2 stops

$1,410Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Sep 6

8:50 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 6:45 pm

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

1 stop

$1,434Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1

10:18 am - 1:25 pm

DTW

JNB

45h 07m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 1:00 pm

JNB

DTW

28h 30m

3 stops

$1,502Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Oct 3

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Aug 31

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 00m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

41h 15m

2 stops

DTW11:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,293

Qatar Airways

Sep 6

DTW5:28 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 32m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 15

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

41h 15m

2 stops

DTW11:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,363

Qatar Airways

Aug 19

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 00m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 6

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 29m

2 stops

DTW11:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,406

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 22

DTW10:18 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 07m

2 stops

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 3

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m

3 stops

DTW1:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,502

Ethiopian Air

May 18

DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 45m

3 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 3

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 04m

3 stops

DTW2:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,590

Ethiopian Air

May 18

DTW10:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 25m

2 stops

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 3

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 04m

3 stops

DTW2:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,634

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-4:00 am

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

12:40 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$1,293

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/22

8:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/3

9:50 am-4:32 pm

2 stops60h 42m

$1,303

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/19

9:53 am-8:20 am

2 stops40h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/6

9:50 am-11:24 pm

2 stops43h 34m

$1,315

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

3:10 pm-8:20 am

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50 am-9:06 am

2 stops53h 16m

$1,321

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/6

5:28 pm-4:00 am

2 stops28h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/15

12:40 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$1,363

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/8

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,397

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-4:00 am

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/6

8:55 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops32h 29m

$1,406

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-4:00 am

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/6

8:55 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,410

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/28

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/1

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,434

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/22

10:18 am-1:25 pm

2 stops45h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/3

2:30 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops28h 30m

$1,502

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, June 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 $94. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $132.

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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	24h 10m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 24h 10m

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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 7.4 4,343 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,680 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,521	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,467 reviews	Search Delta flights

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