How long is the flight from Detroit to South Africa?

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit to South Africa in about 23h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 49m. Detroit and South Africa are separated by a distance of 13354 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	R21 325
One-way from	R12 795
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R33 737

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of R24 674). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in May is currently the most expensive (average of R41 018). 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 Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit to South Africa in about 23h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 49m. Detroit and South Africa are separated by a distance of 13354 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 - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of R24 674). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in May is currently the most expensive (average of R41 018). 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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