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$808+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to South Africa

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DTW — JNB
Jan 21 — Jan 281
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Tue 1/28
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 January 16, 2025.

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$1,056
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One-way from

$808
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 January 16, 2025.

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Fri 5/98:55 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/154:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,088
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Tue 4/18:55 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/35:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,144
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Mon 3/179:10 pmDTW - DUR
2 stops34h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 3/302:45 pmDUR - DTW
2 stops34h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,197
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Wed 4/911:02 amDTW - JNB
2 stops40h 48mQatar Airways
Sun 4/201:35 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,247
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Fri 5/28:55 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/296:25 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,286
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Thu 10/238:55 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/277:30 amJNB - DTW
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,326
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Sat 3/156:25 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/309:10 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,365
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Mon 2/36:12 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops30h 28mLufthansa
Mon 2/106:30 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop26h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$1,517
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Mon 2/32:30 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/108:50 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop21h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,527
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Fri 2/75:40 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/1410:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,527
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Fri 3/72:00 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops38h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 3/237:30 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop27h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/16$1,536
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Tue 2/113:45 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 45mLufthansa
Mon 2/177:35 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$1,542

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 January 16, 2025.

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

8:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/6

5:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,056

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

8:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/3

5:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,144

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/17

9:10 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/30

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,197

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/24

8:10 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops57h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/10

5:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,244

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/9

11:02 am-9:50 am

2 stops40h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/20

1:35 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$1,247

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/15

6:25 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/30

9:10 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,365

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/7

12:09 pm-3:55 am

3 stops32h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/23

5:20 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops32h 14m

$1,507

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

6:12 pm-7:40 am

2 stops30h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

6:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$1,517

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

5:19 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops41h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/4

12:35 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$1,524

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

2:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

8:50 pm-11:07 am

1 stop21h 17m

$1,527

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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW 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 January 16, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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 January 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Lufthansa, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines. 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
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,965 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,921 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

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

    Located just 17.3 mi from the city center, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Africa from Detroit.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cape Town Intl or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Durban King Shaka Intl as they are the most popular.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,024Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,414Average$1,939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,555Average$2,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,714Average$1,954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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