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

Qatar Airways, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Detroit

How long does it take to fly to Detroit?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Detroit you fly into. For example, flying from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 25h 21m on average. On the other hand, flying from Johannesburg to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 31h 10m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Detroit?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Detroit are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Detroit?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Detroit may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$743 Cheap Flights from South Africa to Detroit in 2026

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6:00 pm - 6:50 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 50m1 stop Istanbul

9:05 pm - 11:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$953Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

6:50 pm - 7:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 10m1 stop Istanbul

8:05 pm - 11:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,013Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:50 pm - 7:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 10m1 stop Istanbul

8:05 pm - 11:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,015Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:50 pm - 7:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 10m1 stop Istanbul

8:05 pm - 11:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,019Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:50 pm - 7:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 10m1 stop Istanbul

8:05 pm - 11:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,021Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

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

32h 15m1 stop Istanbul

9:05 pm - 11:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,047Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

8:50 pm - 3:11 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:20 am - 6:35 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,073Delta

Thu, Feb 18 - Mon, Mar 8

9:55 pm - 12:58 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:45 pm - 8:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow

$1,122Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Nov 12

9:55 pm - 11:53 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:15 pm - 8:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,122Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Nov 12

9:55 pm - 11:53 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:58 pm - 8:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 22m2 stops Orlando London Heathrow

$1,125Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

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9:55 pm - 11:51 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:52 pm - 7:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,173Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16

9:55 pm - 10:17 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:25 am - 7:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,174Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16

10:25 am - 2:11 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 46m2 stops Cape Town Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4:36 pm - 6:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 54m1 stop Newark

$1,215United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16

10:25 am - 6:56 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 31m2 stops Cape Town Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12:52 pm - 6:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 38m1 stop Newark

$1,215United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16

10:25 am - 2:11 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 46m2 stops Cape Town Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:02 pm - 6:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$1,215United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16

10:25 am - 6:56 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 31m2 stops Cape Town Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12:30 pm - 6:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$1,215United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16

11:15 pm - 12:54 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 39m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 pm - 7:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,247Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16

11:15 pm - 12:54 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 39m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 pm - 7:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,248Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16

2:05 pm - 11:52 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 47m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

5:39 pm - 9:10 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 31m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,382Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16

2:05 pm - 11:52 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 47m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

5:39 pm - 9:10 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 31m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,386Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 16

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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Detroit

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 12

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m

1 stop

DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Oct 25

DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 55m

1 stop

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$953

Turkish Airlines

Nov 5

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

DTW7:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Nov 9

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 55m

1 stop

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,013

Turkish Airlines

Nov 5

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

DTW7:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Nov 9

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 55m

1 stop

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,015

Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to Detroit

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on South Africa to Detroit flight tickets

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 12

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 03m

1 stop

DTW12:58 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Nov 12

DTW7:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 35m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,122

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 12

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 58m

1 stop

DTW11:53 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Oct 25

DTW4:58 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 22m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,125

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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/12

6:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/25

9:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 55m

$953

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

6:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/9

8:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,013

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

6:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/9

8:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,015

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

6:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/9

8:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,019

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

6:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/9

8:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,021

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/22

4:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/29

9:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop43h 55m

$1,047

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Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/18

8:50 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop25h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/8

5:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,073

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/12

9:55 pm-12:58 am

1 stop33h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/12

7:45 pm-8:20 am

2 stops29h 35m

$1,122

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/12

9:55 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop31h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/12

7:15 pm-8:20 am

1 stop30h 05m

$1,122

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/12

9:55 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop31h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/25

4:58 pm-8:20 am

2 stops33h 22m

$1,125

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit from South Africa is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $974, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Detroit in November, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Detroit during December average around $1,010.

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You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Detroit flight.

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Best Price Found	$743
Fastest flight time	25h 21m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Detroit from South Africa in the past 72 hours is $743. The best round-trip flight deal from South Africa to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $953.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Detroit takes 25h 21m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Detroit. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Detroit.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Detroit

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Detroit?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Detroit are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Detroit?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Detroit.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Detroit may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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