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Cheap flights from Detroit to South Africa from R16 421

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/9. 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 18 — May 251
1 adult
Sat 18/5
Sat 25/5

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

Flights from Detroit to South Africa lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Detroit to South Africa in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at R23 804.

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 608 177 searches. Data last updated 13 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.
Thu 24/108:10DTW - JNB
3 stops37h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 31/123:00JNB - DTW
3 stops55h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R29 315
Sat 10/88:31DTW - JNB
3 stops37h 24mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/814:30JNB - DTW
3 stops39h 29mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R37 654
Thu 6/610:45DTW - JNB
3 stops35h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/714:30JNB - DTW
3 stops34h 23mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R45 607
Sat 13/717:45DTW - JNB
3 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 21/723:00JNB - DTW
3 stops30h 58mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R46 011

Cheap KLM flights from Detroit to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM 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 608 177 searches. Data last updated 13 May 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on KLM flights from Detroit to South Africa. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sat 31/816:55DTW - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Sat 7/923:15JNB - DTW
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 12/5R33 337
Wed 21/816:55DTW - CPT
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Wed 4/923:15CPT - DTW
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 12/5R37 011
Wed 18/916:50DTW - CPT
1 stop22h 35mKLM
Wed 25/923:15CPT - DTW
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 13/5R39 307
Mon 5/814:20DTW - JNB
2 stops25h 00mKLM
Sun 18/823:25JNB - DTW
1 stop22h 55mKLM
Deal found 12/5R41 713
Thu 30/516:40DTW - CPT
1 stop22h 45mKLM
Wed 12/623:15CPT - DTW
1 stop22h 55mKLM
Deal found 12/5R52 623
Thu 27/618:15DTW - JNB
1 stop21h 05mKLM
Sun 7/723:25JNB - DTW
1 stop22h 55mKLM
Deal found 12/5R164 114
Sat 29/616:10DTW - JNB
2 stops23h 10mKLM
Sat 6/723:15JNB - DTW
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 12/5R164 408

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 608 177 searches. Prices were last updated on 13 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.
Mon 3/616:05DTW - CPT
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/618:20CPT - DTW
2 stops50h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R32 107
Thu 23/57:09DTW - CPT
3 stops31h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/513:00CPT - DTW
3 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R32 621
Mon 3/67:35DTW - CPT
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/65:50CPT - DTW
3 stops46h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R32 749
Mon 3/620:30DTW - CPT
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/615:10CPT - DTW
3 stops37h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R32 860
Thu 30/511:20DTW - CPT
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/613:05CPT - DTW
2 stops29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R33 043
Mon 3/620:10DTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/616:35CPT - DTW
2 stops47h 14mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5R33 172
Fri 24/57:09DTW - CPT
3 stops33h 31mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/513:00CPT - DTW
3 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R33 668
Sun 2/611:20DTW - CPT
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/613:05CPT - DTW
2 stops29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R33 723
Mon 3/620:10DTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/616:35CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5R34 035

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 608 177 searches. Data last updated 13 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.
Thu 5/920:10DTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 26/916:35CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5R21 508
Sat 16/1121:10DTW - CPT
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/1217:15CPT - DTW
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5R21 692
Thu 14/1121:10DTW - JNB
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 26/1119:05JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5R22 372
Wed 18/916:00DTW - CPT
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/916:35CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5R23 051
Thu 5/916:00DTW - CPT
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 26/916:35CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5R23 602
Sat 16/1121:10DTW - CPT
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/1217:15CPT - DTW
2 stops46h 03mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5R24 704
Fri 15/1116:21DTW - CPT
2 stops59h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/1118:25CPT - DTW
2 stops52h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5R24 833
Thu 14/1116:40DTW - JNB
2 stops35h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 26/1119:05JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5R24 851
Fri 15/1121:10DTW - CPT
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 20/1117:15CPT - DTW
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/5R25 255

One-way flights to South Africa from Detroit

Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 608 177 searches. Data last updated 13 May 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Detroit to South Africa. Users can also find round-trip Detroit to South Africa flights by using the search form above.
Mon 9/97:00DTW - CPT
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5R16 421
Tue 4/69:26DTW - JNB
3 stops36h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5R18 606
Tue 4/620:47DTW - JNB
2 stops37h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/5R19 819
Mon 9/921:15DTW - CPT
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5R20 443
Tue 4/620:10DTW - JNB
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/5R20 443
Mon 9/916:50DTW - CPT
1 stop22h 35mKLM
Deal found 11/5R28 268

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 608 177 searches. Data last updated 13 May 2024.

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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

R19 341

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/10

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

2 stops29h 02m

R24 319

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/9

2 stops46h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/9

2 stops41h 13m

R27 570

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/10

3 stops37h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

3 stops55h 59m

R29 315

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/8

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/9

1 stop23h 05m

R33 337

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/8

1 stop35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/9

1 stop26h 30m

R35 174

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/8

2 stops21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/8

2 stops23h 01m

R37 158

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/8

2 stops34h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/8

2 stops26h 28m

R39 343

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 13/7

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/7

1 stop22h 55m

R39 527

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Deals found on 12/5

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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 13 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air, KLM and Delta 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.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7,9
Good
1 574 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7,7
Good
4 410 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air France
7,6
Good
1 771 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
3 710 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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 R19 400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to South Africa for under R19 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just R19 341, but on average you can expect to pay R27 147.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R19 819. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and KLM, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to South Africa for a low price.

  • 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), East London Airport (ELS) 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 13/5.

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Top airline flying from Detroit to South Africa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Detroit to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 608 177 searches. Data last updated 13 May 2024.
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KLMCheapestR35 084AverageR55 206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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