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$777+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to South Africa

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DTW — JNB
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Round-trip from

$1,263
(oojo)

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July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,552
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 March 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 3/27$1,175
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Thu 8/219:00 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/24:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,221
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Sun 4/68:29 amDTW - JNB
2 stops43h 31mQatar Airways
Sun 4/138:10 amJNB - DTW
2 stops45h 17mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,263
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Wed 10/19:00 pmDTW - DUR
2 stops34h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/122:45 pmDUR - DTW
2 stops34h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,335
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Thu 8/79:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/2812:20 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,394
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Tue 9/168:15 amDTW - JNB
2 stops42h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/69:50 amJNB - DTW
2 stops43h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,403
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Thu 8/79:00 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/282:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,417
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Sat 11/110:44 amDTW - CPT
2 stops41h 46mQatar Airways
Thu 11/2012:35 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops39h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,554
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Fri 5/93:35 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/169:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,559
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Sat 11/14:45 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 45mLufthansa
Sun 11/97:35 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops35h 02mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$1,591
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Sat 11/14:45 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop36h 10mLufthansa
Thu 11/203:20 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops29h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$1,613
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Mon 4/286:05 amDTW - DUR
3 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/42:45 pmDUR - DTW
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,621

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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Detroit

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South Africa

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Depart

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

9:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

4:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,221

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/16

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

5:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,240

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/6

8:29 am-10:00 am

2 stops43h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/13

8:10 am-11:27 pm

2 stops45h 17m

$1,263

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/28

9:00 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 6/4

2:45 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,342

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/7

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/28

12:20 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,394

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/16

8:15 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

9:50 am-11:35 pm

2 stops43h 45m

$1,403

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/7

9:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/28

2:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,417

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

3:35 pm-7:00 am

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/16

9:15 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$1,559

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/9

4:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/19

7:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,598

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/28

6:05 am-10:35 am

3 stops46h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 6/4

2:45 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,621

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

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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. 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
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
7,896 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
3,538 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,181 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

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?

    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.

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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 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,021Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,414Average$1,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,550Average$2,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,569Average$1,928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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