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Cheap flights from Detroit to South Africa from R14 790

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Nov 12 — Nov 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 13 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 759

One-way from

R14 790

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R23 095
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • Detroit to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • Detroit to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R35 498 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R16 461 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 13 October 2025.

Tue 4/1120:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1119:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10R19 860
Mon 10/1120:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 25/1119:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/10R20 035
Mon 10/1111:39DTW - JNB
2 stops37h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/119:50JNB - DTW
2 stops43h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10R20 647
Sun 9/1120:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 16/1119:05JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/10R20 752
Sat 1/1121:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 20/1119:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/10R20 927
Fri 28/1115:32DTW - JNB
2 stops33h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 25/1222:00JNB - DTW
2 stops31h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/10R21 416
Mon 10/1118:00DTW - JNB
2 stops30h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/1122:00JNB - DTW
2 stops29h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10R21 451
Fri 7/1112:40DTW - JNB
2 stops38h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1122:00JNB - DTW
2 stops32h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10R21 609
Wed 5/1120:05DTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1117:15CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10R22 570
Sun 9/1112:58DTW - CPT
3 stops38h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1114:25CPT - DTW
3 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10R22 623
Sat 15/1119:03DTW - CPT
2 stops32h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 22/1120:50CPT - DTW
2 stops28h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10R22 658
Sun 9/1120:05DTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 23/1117:15CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10R22 693

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Customise 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 October 2025.
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Price

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:10-19:10

1 stop30h 00m

R19 633

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R19 860

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R20 035

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/11

11:39-8:20

2 stops37h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

9:50-22:31

2 stops43h 41m

R20 647

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/1

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R20 787

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

12:40-7:35

2 stops35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

22:00-18:19

2 stops27h 19m

R21 609

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/11

17:22-7:35

2 stops31h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

22:00-22:24

2 stops31h 24m

R21 609

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

17:38-7:35

2 stops30h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:35-22:47

2 stops33h 12m

R21 609

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/3

19:22-10:25

2 stops33h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

22:00-22:50

2 stops30h 50m

R22 046

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/11

12:58-10:00

3 stops38h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

14:25-16:31

3 stops33h 06m

R22 623

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of R17 116). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R26 836). 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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  • 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, American 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R14 790. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to South Africa for a low price.

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

    Most travellers choose Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cape Town Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of R17 116). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R26 836). 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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