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$880+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to South Africa

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DTT — JNB
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,111
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$880
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,528
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 February 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/179:00 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/234:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,052
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 3/189:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/257:10 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,111
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/55:27 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/179:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,118
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/185:37 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/255:00 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,220
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Tue 4/16:17 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops39h 53mQatar Airways
Tue 6/38:40 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops30h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,371
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/239:00 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/27:00 amCPT - DTW
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,382
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 3/129:10 pmDTW - DUR
2 stops34h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/284:05 pmDUR - DTW
2 stops33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,424
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops44h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 9/249:55 amJNB - DTW
2 stops43h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,440
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/84:49 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop18h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/1610:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,553
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:11 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops21h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/227:50 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops27h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,554
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Sun 4/64:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 35mLufthansa
Sun 4/137:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$1,595
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Wed 6/186:45 amDTW - JNB
3 stops39h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/132:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops34h 07mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$1,603

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 February 20, 2025.

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Depart

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Price

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/18

9:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/25

7:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$1,111

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/5

5:27 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/17

9:15 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$1,118

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/18

5:37 pm-10:50 am

2 stops35h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/25

5:00 pm-9:18 pm

3 stops34h 18m

$1,220

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

9:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/23

4:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,345

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

6:17 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops39h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/3

8:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,371

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/12

9:10 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 3/28

4:05 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,424

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/19

6:18 am-9:40 pm

2 stops33h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/26

2:30 pm-7:34 pm

3 stops35h 04m

$1,451

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/8

4:49 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/16

10:00 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,553

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/6

4:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/13

7:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,595

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/18

6:45 am-3:55 am

3 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/13

2:30 pm-6:37 pm

3 stops34h 07m

$1,603

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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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and Cathay Pacific 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
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,613 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,451 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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?

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

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  • 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 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,024Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,414Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,555Average$2,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,569Average$1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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