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Cheap flights from Detroit to South Africa from R20 586

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DTT — JNB
May 6 — May 131
1 adult
Mon 6/5
Mon 13/5

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to South Africa?

Flights from Detroit to South Africa lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from Detroit to South Africa in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at R27 779.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to South Africa (DTT - ZA)?

When flying from Detroit to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Detroit and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 470 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2024.
Consider these cheap Ethiopian Air flights we've found departing from Detroit to South Africa. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Wed 28/86:00DTW - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/94:00JNB - DTW
3 stops41h 17mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/4R28 865
Sun 18/86:30DTW - JNB
3 stops39h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/923:00JNB - DTW
3 stops30h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/4R33 305
Sat 10/88:31DTW - JNB
3 stops37h 24mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/814:30JNB - DTW
3 stops39h 29mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4R36 339
Wed 21/86:00DTW - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/84:00JNB - DTW
3 stops25h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4R37 332
Sat 3/817:45DTW - JNB
3 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/814:30JNB - DTW
3 stops39h 29mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/4R103 979

Cheap British Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Detroit and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 470 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on British Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 28/817:21DTW - JNB
2 stops34h 04mBritish Airways
Fri 6/919:20JNB - DTW
2 stops31h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/4R31 806
Sun 18/817:21DTW - JNB
2 stops34h 04mBritish Airways
Sun 8/919:20JNB - DTW
2 stops31h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/4R32 293
Sat 27/717:14DTW - JNB
2 stops34h 11mBritish Airways
Mon 5/821:05JNB - DTW
2 stops25h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4R37 426

Cheap Detroit to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 470 searches. Prices were last updated on 1 May 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Detroit to South Africa in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 28/59:26DTW - JNB
3 stops33h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/66:15JNB - DTW
3 stops44h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R28 022
Tue 28/59:26DTW - JNB
3 stops33h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/617:00JNB - DTW
2 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R28 509
Wed 29/56:00DTW - JNB
2 stops28h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 5/613:35JNB - DTW
2 stops40h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R30 064
Fri 31/520:10DTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/616:35CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R30 195
Tue 28/515:44DTW - JNB
2 stops42h 26mQatar Airways
Tue 4/620:15JNB - DTW
2 stops58h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R30 270
Tue 28/515:09DTW - JNB
2 stops58h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/618:05JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R30 645
Thu 30/57:35DTW - CPT
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/613:10CPT - DTW
3 stops39h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R32 406
Fri 31/520:47DTW - CPT
2 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/616:35CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R32 874
Thu 30/56:30DTW - CPT
2 stops47h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/616:35CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R33 267

Detroit to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 470 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Detroit to South Africa in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 18/920:10DTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/916:35CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R20 586
Sat 16/1122:35DTW - CPT
1 stop30h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/1218:00CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R21 316
Tue 29/1011:22DTW - CPT
2 stops40h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1218:00CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R22 010
Thu 5/920:10DTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 26/916:35CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R23 227
Wed 18/916:00DTW - CPT
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/916:35CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R23 508
Sun 3/1111:15DTW - CPT
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1218:00CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R23 583
Fri 1/1122:35DTW - CPT
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/1218:00CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R23 845
Thu 31/1022:35DTW - CPT
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/1218:00CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R24 314
Wed 30/1022:35DTW - CPT
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/1218:00CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R24 501

Find flights from Detroit to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Detroit to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 470 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2024.

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R20 586 - R34 503

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/9

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/9

1 stop31h 50m

R20 586

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

2 stops32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/8

3 stops35h 21m

R27 367

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/9

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/9

2 stops41h 13m

R28 790

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/8

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/9

3 stops41h 17m

R28 865

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/8

2 stops34h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/9

2 stops31h 07m

R31 806

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/10

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/11

1 stop25h 55m

R33 417

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/10

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/11

1 stop25h 05m

R33 735

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/10

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/10

2 stops25h 38m

R34 166

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/10

1 stop23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/10

1 stop25h 10m

R34 503

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Deals found on 30/4

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 1 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air, British Airways and Lufthansa from Detroit to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 049 reviews
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Entertainment

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 049 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 049 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 895 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 049 reviews
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Entertainment

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

KLM
7,9
Good
1 616 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 049 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7,7
Good
4 454 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 049 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Air France
7,6
Good
1 794 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 049 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to South Africa?

    Located just 0,9 km from the city centre, Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Detroit.

  • Can I find flights from Detroit to South Africa for under R20 600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to South Africa for under R20 600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just R20 586, but on average you can expect to pay R27 929.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit to South Africa?

    Most travellers choose Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cape Town Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Durban King Shaka Intl when deciding on the best route from Detroit to South Africa.

  • What does DTW to JNB mean?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is JNB. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Detroit to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Detroit to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Detroit to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 30/4.

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Top airline flying from Detroit to South Africa

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KLMCheapestR35 779AverageR56 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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