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Cheap flights from Detroit to South Africa from R13 563

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Mar 7 — Mar 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 February 2026.

Sat 7/320:05
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/317:15
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2R17 450
Wed 22/420:50
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/416:35
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R17 466
Mon 13/420:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/418:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R17 738
Thu 5/320:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/319:10
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R17 833
Thu 30/420:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 21/517:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2R17 849
Sun 19/420:50
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 1/516:35
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R17 961
Thu 19/321:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 26/319:10
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2R17 961
Tue 10/1120:05
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 26/1117:15
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2R18 057
Mon 2/320:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/319:10
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2R18 089
Sat 2/520:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/517:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R18 105
Mon 20/420:50
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/416:35
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R18 201
Sun 19/420:50
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/416:35
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R18 329

Find flight deals from Detroit to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 5 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 450

One-way from

R13 563

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R26 166
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • Detroit to South Africa
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 00m total
  • Detroit to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R66 355 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 488 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/3

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:10-19:10

1 stop30h 00m

R17 833

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R18 105

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R18 825

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 22/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R18 953

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 21/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R18 969

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 19/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R18 969

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R18 969

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 24/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R19 385

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R19 417

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 22/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R19 465

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of R16 282). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R24 535). 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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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 0,9 km from the city centre, Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to South Africa?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways fly from Detroit to South Africa in about 31h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 10m. Detroit and South Africa are separated by a distance of 13638 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit to South Africa?

    Most travellers choose Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cape Town Intl or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Durban King Shaka Intl when deciding on the best route from Detroit to South Africa.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of R16 282). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R24 535). 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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