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.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to South Africa?

Flights from Detroit to South Africa lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Detroit to South Africa in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at R22 513.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to ZA?

When flying from Detroit 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.

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.

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.

R29 379+ Flights from Detroit to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to South Africa

Round-trip from	R20 396
One-way from	R11 427
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R35 482

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64h 40m total
Detroit to South Africa

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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 14 juni 2025.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 juni 2025.

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DetroitCape Town

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lø. 1/11

21:05-11:50

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Cape Town Intl

to. 20/11

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R20 396

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DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lø. 1/11

21:05-10:50

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

to. 20/11

19:10-18:10

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R21 060

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

on. 27/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

fr. 5/9

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R21 185

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lø. 1/11

21:05-22:50

2 stops43h 45m

Cape Town Intl

to. 20/11

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

R24 127

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lø. 1/11

6:14-15:35

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

to. 20/11

19:50-22:50

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R25 042

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

on. 27/8

15:12-9:35

2 stops36h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

fr. 5/9

17:55-19:05

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R26 118

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

to. 6/11

17:51-17:25

2 stops40h 34m

Cape Town Intl

ma. 17/11

18:55-0:16

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R26 495

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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20:00-7:30

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:45-18:55

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R27 518

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

to. 20/11

14:10-7:40

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

ma. 1/12

18:40-13:55

1 stop26h 15m

R28 450

DetroitDurban

DTW - DUR

DTWDUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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6:14-10:35

3 stops46h 21m

Durban King Shaka Intl

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11:55-21:10

3 stops40h 15m

R28 630

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and SWISS from Detroit to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 956 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 956 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 956 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

KLM

7,8

Good

1 360 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 956 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 626 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 956 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 956 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 212 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 956 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to South Africa?

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and SWISS from Detroit to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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