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$680+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to South Africa

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DTT — JNB
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,265
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$680
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,066
From Detroit (DTT) to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to South Africa
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 April 22, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:20 amDTW - JNB
2 stops44h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/2010:00 amJNB - DTW
2 stops45h 31mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,180
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/207:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,209
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/205:52 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 33mBritish Airways
Tue 5/277:25 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,265
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/205:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,300
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/110:11 amDTW - JNB
2 stops47h 24mQatar Airways
Thu 11/2012:45 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops39h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,375
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/159:00 pmDTW - DUR
2 stops34h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/312:45 pmDUR - DTW
2 stops34h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,413
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/189:50 amJNB - DTW
2 stops41h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,567
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:42 amDTW - CPT
2 stops47h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/264:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,585
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Sat 11/16:00 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops31h 40mLufthansa
Thu 11/203:20 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops29h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,596
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/124:35 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops42h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/266:30 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop26h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,602
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/14:45 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops42h 40mLufthansa
Thu 11/207:35 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,616
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1512:38 pmDTW - DUR
3 stops39h 57mQatar Airways
Sun 8/3112:05 pmDUR - DTW
3 stops38h 17mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,668

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to South Africa that are best for you.

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South Africa

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/20

5:52 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/27

7:25 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$1,265

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/5

1:02 pm-9:40 am

2 stops38h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/15

1:55 pm-8:22 pm

2 stops36h 27m

$1,468

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

9:50 am-9:41 pm

2 stops41h 51m

$1,567

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/12

9:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/26

5:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,582

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/8

5:42 am-10:50 am

2 stops47h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/26

4:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,585

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/12

4:35 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops42h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/26

6:30 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$1,602

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

5:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,627

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/12

4:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops42h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/26

3:20 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,670

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/6

9:00 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 6/13

2:45 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,712

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/20

2:05 pm-8:35 am

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/27

7:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,738

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Deals found on 4/21

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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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 April 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Detroit to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,560 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to South Africa.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Detroit to South Africa are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cape Town Intl and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Durban King Shaka Intl.

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

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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 $1,173). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to South Africa

Discover the top 4 airlines 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,021Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,414Average$1,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,550Average$2,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,569Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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