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

The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R14 878. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cape Town Intl or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Durban King Shaka Intl when deciding on the best route from Detroit to South Africa.

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 October, with the cheapest ticket starting at R21 298.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to 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.

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 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.

R32 003+ Flights from Detroit to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to South Africa

Round-trip from	R21 647
One-way from	R10 970
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R28 471

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2 total stops
65h 20m total
Detroit to South Africa

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56h 53m total
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Mon 1/921:00DTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sun 21/916:35CPT - DTW

1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 31/3R21 647

Sat 1/1121:10DTW - JNB

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Thu 20/1119:05JNB - DTW

1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/3R21 885

Sun 6/48:29DTW - JNB

2 stops43h 31mQatar Airways

Sun 13/48:10JNB - DTW

2 stops45h 17mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/3R23 169

Mon 1/921:00DTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/99:00CPT - DTW

2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3R24 894

Wed 14/517:52DTW - JNB

2 stops31h 08mAmerican Airlines

Wed 21/521:15JNB - DTW

2 stops29h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 30/3R26 985

Mon 18/821:00DTW - JNB

2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 25/817:55JNB - DTW

1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/3R27 132

Sat 1/1113:52DTW - CPT

2 stops38h 38mQatar Airways

Thu 20/1112:35CPT - DTW

2 stops41h 14mQatar Airways

Deal found 31/3R28 508

Sat 1/1118:10DTW - JNB

1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/1115:05JNB - DTW

2 stops26h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/3R29 058

Fri 15/821:00DTW - DUR

2 stops34h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 31/814:45DUR - DTW

2 stops34h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/3R29 131

Wed 14/514:05DTW - JNB

2 stops36h 30mLufthansa

Wed 21/519:00JNB - DTW

1 stop25h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 30/3R29 498

Thu 20/1115:45DTW - CPT

2 stops32h 55mLufthansa

Mon 1/1218:30CPT - DTW

1 stop26h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 31/3R29 810

Thu 20/1111:30DTW - CPT

2 stops40h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1218:30CPT - DTW

2 stops32h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/3R31 186

Best flights from Detroit to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

Mon 1/921:00DTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sun 21/916:35CPT - DTW

1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 31/3R21 647

Mon 1/921:00DTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3R24 894

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2 stops41h 24mQatar Airways

Tue 29/48:10JNB - DTW

2 stops42h 49mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/3R25 793

Wed 14/517:52DTW - JNB

2 stops31h 08mAmerican Airlines

Wed 21/521:15JNB - DTW

2 stops29h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 30/3R26 985

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2 stops36h 30mLufthansa

Wed 21/519:00JNB - DTW

1 stop25h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 30/3R29 498

Mon 16/613:14DTW - JNB

2 stops37h 06mEtihad Airways

Mon 30/69:50JNB - DTW

2 stops39h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/3R32 580

Tue 19/814:15DTW - JNB

2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 26/819:00JNB - DTW

3 stops33h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/3R32 672

Mon 18/821:00DTW - JNB

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines

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Mon 18/821:00DTW - JNB

2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/3R27 132

Fri 15/812:38DTW - DUR

3 stops39h 57mQatar Airways

Sun 31/812:05DUR - DTW

3 stops38h 17mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/3R32 011

Fri 15/821:00DTW - DUR

2 stops34h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 31/814:45DUR - DTW

2 stops34h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/3R29 131

Sun 8/614:10DTW - CPT

2 stops37h 20mLufthansa

Wed 18/611:05CPT - DTW

2 stops33h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 31/3R34 873

Last-minute flights from Detroit to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to South Africa. Data last updated 31 March 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 1/421:00DTW - JNB

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/617:50JNB - DTW

1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/3R27 389

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Fri 11/48:10JNB - DTW

2 stops41h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3R39 973

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Deal found 30/3R23 169

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1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/3R43 550

Sun 6/47:17DTW - JNB

2 stops28h 28mUnited Airlines

Sun 13/421:20JNB - DTW

1 stop22h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/3R52 356

Sun 13/45:10DTW - CPT

2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 22/413:50CPT - DTW

3 stops29h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3R29 645

Sun 13/48:29DTW - CPT

2 stops44h 21mQatar Airways

Tue 22/413:00CPT - DTW

2 stops40h 17mQatar Airways

Deal found 31/3R34 616

Sun 13/421:00DTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Tue 22/416:35CPT - DTW

1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 31/3R42 560

One-way flights from Detroit to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

Sun 27/419:42DTW - JNB

2 stops56h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/3R10 970

Sun 27/416:12DTW - CPT

3 stops58h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3R12 676

Wed 7/511:37DTW - JNB

2 stops38h 43mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/3R14 878

Mon 1/921:00DTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 31/3R15 721

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3 stops39h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/3R15 740

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1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/3R15 997

Tue 29/416:00DTW - JNB

1 stop34h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 30/3R16 859

Thu 8/517:43DTW - JNB

2 stops40h 27mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/3R19 280

Tue 13/511:10DTW - JNB

2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/3R26 104

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/9

21:00-11:50

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

16:35-19:05

1 stop32h 30m

R21 647

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 18/8

21:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

17:55-19:05

1 stop31h 10m

R23 408

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/9

21:00-11:50

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

9:00-19:05

2 stops40h 05m

R24 894

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 26/4

10:36-10:00

2 stops41h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

8:10-20:59

2 stops42h 49m

R25 793

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/5

17:52-7:00

2 stops31h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

21:15-21:11

2 stops29h 56m

R26 985

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 18/8

21:00-16:05

2 stops37h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

17:55-19:05

1 stop31h 10m

R27 132

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/8

21:00-13:15

2 stops34h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 31/8

14:45-19:05

2 stops34h 20m

R29 131

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/5

14:05-8:35

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:00-14:10

1 stop25h 10m

R29 498

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/8

12:38-10:35

3 stops39h 57m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 31/8

12:05-20:22

3 stops38h 17m

R32 011

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/6

13:14-8:20

2 stops37h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

9:50-19:35

2 stops39h 45m

R32 580

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways 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

7 899 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 899 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 899 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 321 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 899 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 541 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 899 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 181 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 899 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 614 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 899 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R14 878. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cape Town Intl or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Durban King Shaka Intl when deciding on the best route from Detroit to South Africa.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to South Africa?

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Temperature in South Africa by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways 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.

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