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$803+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to South Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — JNB
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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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 December 19, 2024.

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$1,081
(oojo)

One-way from

$803
(Kiwi.com)
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 December 19, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/2112:51 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/235:15 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops34h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,434
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/256:35 amDTW - JNB
2 stops49h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 1/101:20 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops40h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,500
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/268:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/57:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,943
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/258:10 pmDTW - DUR
2 stops34h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/34:05 pmDUR - DTW
2 stops33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/18$3,107
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/264:24 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop19h 36mDelta
Sun 1/511:55 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops30h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/18$3,144
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/232:30 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops24h 30mKLM
Fri 1/311:55 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops26h 30mKLM
Deal found 12/18$4,705
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/214:15 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop30h 55mDelta
Fri 1/39:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop28h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/18$5,178
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/212:00 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/39:30 amCPT - DTW
2 stops45h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$5,337
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/212:21 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops34h 19mLufthansa
Fri 1/39:30 amCPT - DTW
2 stops59h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/18$5,463
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2511:12 amDTW - DUR
3 stops40h 23mQatar Airways
Fri 1/311:55 amDUR - DTW
3 stops37h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$7,578
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/254:40 pmDTW - DUR
2 stops65h 30mEmirates
Fri 1/37:10 pmDUR - DTW
3 stops46h 51mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$11,135

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 December 19, 2024.

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/29

8:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/29

4:35 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,081

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

$1,137

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/21

8:10 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/28

5:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,225

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

$1,227

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

5:24 pm-9:50 am

2 stops34h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/3

8:15 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops32h 17m

$1,247

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

12:18 pm-9:50 am

2 stops39h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/3

5:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,525

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/20

7:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/9

9:15 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,532

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/19

2:20 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

11:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$1,557

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/14

5:19 pm-10:20 am

2 stops34h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/19

9:15 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops32h 52m

$1,692

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/20

4:01 pm-10:50 am

2 stops36h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/26

1:00 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops39h 32m

$1,734

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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 December 19, 2024.

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 December 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Delta. 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
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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 cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $875. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,011 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,542 one-way.

  • 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,024Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,414Average$1,954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,555Average$2,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,714Average$1,956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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