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$917+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Detroit

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Round-trip from

$917
(Gotogate)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,249
From South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/225:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 6/49:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$917
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/227:35 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/411:05 amDTW - JNB
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$956
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Thu 5/812:52 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops24h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/21$998
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Thu 5/89:20 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Deal found 4/21$1,095
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:40 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop24h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 7/81:50 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops38h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/21$1,198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/307:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops27h 53mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/810:15 amDTW - JNB
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/258:05 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop34h 47mDelta
Mon 5/126:20 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/22$1,305
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:25 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 5/65:52 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops31h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,309
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/811:10 amJNB - DTW
3 stops35h 43mSWISS
Tue 7/82:10 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops37h 10mSWISS
Deal found 4/21$1,428

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Detroit 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/22

5:50 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/4

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

$917

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/22

7:35 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/4

11:05 am-9:20 am

2 stops40h 15m

$956

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/24

6:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop22h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/5

6:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,105

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

8:40 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/8

1:50 pm-10:20 am

2 stops38h 30m

$1,198

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

11:10 am-4:53 pm

3 stops35h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/8

2:10 pm-9:20 am

2 stops37h 10m

$1,428

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/20

4:35 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$954

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/20

4:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$988

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/22

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Delta, SWISS and Virgin Atlantic. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
642 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,773 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Detroit. 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 into for flights to Detroit from South Africa?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Detroit.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Port Elizabeth - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the most popular route from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Detroit 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 South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Detroit. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$940Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$1,015Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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