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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to South Africa (ZA0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated janvier 21, 2025.

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$728
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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 janvier 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
mer. 3/129:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
lun. 3/175:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,050
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lun. 4/148:55 pmDTW - DUR
2 stops34h 20mTurkish Airlines
dim. 5/112:45 pmDUR - DTW
2 stops34h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,128
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mar. 4/18:55 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
mar. 6/35:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,145
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dim. 3/96:03 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops27h 52mQatar Airways
mer. 3/191:20 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops40h 02mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,236
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 3/129:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/172:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,245
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/116:01 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 24mMultiple Airlines
sam. 3/297:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,404
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mar. 3/410:45 amDTW - CPT
2 stops40h 55mQatar Airways
mar. 3/1112:35 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops40h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,489
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dim. 3/164:45 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 45mLufthansa
lun. 3/247:35 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$1,547
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ven. 2/72:24 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops21h 11mUnited Airlines
ven. 2/1410:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,552
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ven. 6/65:23 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops31h 37mAmerican Airlines
dim. 6/229:10 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops26h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,565
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mer. 2/1911:41 amDTW - CPT
2 stops36h 59mUnited Airlines
mer. 2/269:20 amCPT - DTW
2 stops32h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,587
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mar. 4/158:55 pmDTW - DUR
3 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/129:30 pmDUR - DTW
3 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,629

Find flights from Detroit to South Africa within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janvier 21, 2025.

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 3/4

8:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/11

5:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,051

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/14

8:55 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

lun. 5/12

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,128

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/1

8:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 6/3

5:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,145

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dim. 3/9

6:03 pm-3:55 am

2 stops27h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 3/19

1:20 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops40h 02m

$1,236

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/15

8:55 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 5/12

4:35 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,248

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 3/11

6:01 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 3/29

7:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,404

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 3/4

10:45 am-10:40 am

2 stops40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/11

12:35 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops40h 47m

$1,489

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 3/17

6:01 pm-10:35 am

3 stops34h 34m

Durban King Shaka Intl

dim. 3/30

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,538

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 2/17

3:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop36h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 2/25

6:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$1,547

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dim. 3/16

4:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/24

7:35 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$1,547

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 janvier 21, 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 janvier 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and British Airways 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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?

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

    $859 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and KLM, with prices starting from $1,049 and $1,546, respectively.

  • 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation 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 $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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to South Africa

Discover the top 5 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 janvier 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,024Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,414Average$1,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,439Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,555Average$2,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,714Average$1,954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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