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

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

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 34% 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 March 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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8:18 pm - 3:50 pm

DTW

JNB

37h 32m

2 stops

1:15 am - 11:59 pm

JNB

DTW

52h 44m

3 stops

$1,092Multiple Airlines

Sa, Mai 2 - Mo, Mai 11

12:33 pm - 8:50 am

DTW

JNB

38h 17m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 11:25 pm

JNB

DTW

38h 40m

2 stops

$1,159Qatar Airways

Di, Apr 21 - Di, Apr 28

8:50 pm - 10:30 am

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 6:45 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 55m

1 stop

$1,160Turkish Airlines

Di, Apr 28 - Di, Mai 5

1:33 pm - 3:50 pm

DTW

JNB

44h 17m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 9:14 pm

JNB

DTW

36h 29m

2 stops

$1,161Qatar Airways

Mi, Apr 15 - Mi, Apr 22

8:50 pm - 10:30 am

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 6:45 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 55m

1 stop

$1,173Turkish Airlines

Sa, Mai 2 - Di, Mai 12

5:32 pm - 8:50 am

DTW

JNB

33h 18m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 9:14 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 34m

2 stops

$1,189Qatar Airways

Mo, Apr 27 - Mo, Mai 4

9:43 am - 8:50 am

DTW

JNB

41h 07m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 9:21 pm

JNB

DTW

36h 36m

2 stops

$1,192Qatar Airways

So, Mai 3 - Mi, Mai 13

8:50 pm - 10:30 am

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 6:45 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 55m

1 stop

$1,196Turkish Airlines

Sa, Mai 2 - Di, Mai 12

8:50 pm - 10:30 am

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 6:45 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 55m

1 stop

$1,197Turkish Airlines

Sa, Mai 2 - Di, Mai 12

5:32 pm - 1:30 pm

DTW

HDS

37h 58m

3 stops

12:10 pm - 9:14 pm

HDS

DTW

39h 04m

3 stops

$1,622Multiple Airlines

So, Apr 26 - So, Mai 3

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 28

DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 5

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

1 stop

DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,160

Turkish Airlines

May 2

DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

1 stop

DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,173

Turkish Airlines

May 2

DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

1 stop

DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,196

Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 9

DTW7:18 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 47m

2 stops

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 15

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 50m

3 stops

DTW1:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,400

Ethiopian Air

May 9

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 35m

2 stops

CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl

May 19

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

38h 23m

3 stops

DTW10:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,472

Ethiopian Air

May 1

DTW9:39 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 56m

2 stops

CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl

May 12

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

29h 10m

3 stops

DTW1:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,548

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sa 5/2

8:18 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops37h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 5/11

1:15 am-11:59 pm

3 stops52h 44m

$1,092

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Di 4/21

12:33 pm-8:50 am

2 stops38h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 4/28

2:45 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,159

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Di 4/28

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 5/5

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,160

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mi 4/15

1:33 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops44h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 4/22

2:45 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,161

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sa 5/2

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 5/12

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,173

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mo 4/27

5:32 pm-8:50 am

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 5/4

8:40 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$1,189

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

So 5/3

9:43 am-8:50 am

2 stops41h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 5/13

2:45 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops36h 36m

$1,192

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sa 5/2

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 5/12

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,196

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sa 5/2

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 5/12

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,197

DetroitHoedspruit

DTW - HDS

DTWHDS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

So 4/26

5:32 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops37h 58m

Hoedspruit

So 5/3

12:10 pm-9:14 pm

3 stops39h 04m

$1,622

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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 35m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South Africa takes 27h 35m

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 March 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 7.3 4,255 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,419 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,521	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,283 reviews	Search Delta flights

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