Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to South Africa from $889

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DTT — JNB
Mar 24 — Mar 311

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

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Detroit. Users have commonly found prices around $1,827 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,483. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to South Africa (DTT - ZA)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to South Africa as you normally would.

Cheap Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Etihad Airways for the route between Detroit and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Etihad Airways flights we've come across from Detroit to South Africa. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Mon 4/159:25 amDTW - JNB
2 stops41h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 4/229:55 amJNB - DTW
2 stops60h 43mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,533
Wed 4/1711:10 amDTW - JNB
2 stops39h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 4/289:55 amJNB - DTW
2 stops60h 43mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,647

Cheap Air France flights from Detroit to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air France for the route between Detroit and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Air France flights traveling from Detroit to South Africa. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 8/89:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Tue 8/206:50 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop29h 50mAir France
Deal found 3/18$2,154
Fri 8/99:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Tue 8/206:50 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops25h 15mAir France
Deal found 3/18$2,214

Cheap Detroit to South Africa flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to South Africa specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Detroit to South Africa in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 4/177:13 amDTW - CPT
2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/242:30 pmCPT - DTW
3 stops35h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,297
Mon 4/157:09 amDTW - CPT
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/62:30 pmCPT - DTW
3 stops36h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,309
Mon 4/159:00 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/64:35 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,319
Wed 4/177:13 amDTW - CPT
3 stops31h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/242:30 pmCPT - DTW
3 stops35h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,350
Tue 4/166:00 amDTW - CPT
2 stops46h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 5/61:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops41h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,379
Mon 4/154:40 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops60h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/61:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops41h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,409
Tue 3/263:15 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/105:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,460
Mon 4/159:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/226:05 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops30h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,464
Sun 4/147:46 amDTW - CPT
2 stops45h 04mQatar Airways
Mon 5/61:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops41h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,488

Detroit to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Detroit to South Africa in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 9/59:00 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/264:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,068
Tue 9/109:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/166:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,242
Thu 9/54:00 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/264:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,285
Wed 4/177:13 amDTW - CPT
2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/242:30 pmCPT - DTW
3 stops35h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,297
Mon 4/157:09 amDTW - CPT
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/62:30 pmCPT - DTW
3 stops36h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,309
Mon 4/159:00 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/64:35 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,319
Wed 9/186:03 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops35h 47mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/254:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,331
Wed 4/177:13 amDTW - CPT
3 stops31h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/242:30 pmCPT - DTW
3 stops35h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,350
Tue 9/106:03 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops34h 12mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/166:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,356

Detroit to South Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Detroit to South Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Detroit to South Africa. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Tue 3/263:15 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/105:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,460
Tue 3/267:14 amDTW - JNB
2 stops27h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/105:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,512
Tue 3/263:15 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/105:00 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,554
Tue 3/265:15 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 20mLufthansa
Wed 4/1010:40 amJNB - DTW
2 stops33h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/18$1,883
Tue 3/267:15 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop20h 55mKLM
Wed 4/1011:15 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop23h 00mKLM
Deal found 3/18$2,662

One-way flights to South Africa from Detroit

Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Detroit to South Africa can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from Detroit, there is a search form available above.
Fri 8/309:00 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$889
Fri 8/306:40 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops58h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$944
Fri 8/309:50 amDTW - CPT
3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$982

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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/5

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/26

1 stop32h 40m

$1,068

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/17

2 stops32h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/24

3 stops35h 17m

$1,297

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/10

2 stops38h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/16

2 stops38h 47m

$1,377

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/15

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/22

2 stops60h 43m

$1,533

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/10

3 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/16

3 stops39h 29m

$1,553

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/4

2 stops33h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/15

2 stops33h 41m

$1,688

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/31

1 stop35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/13

2 stops28h 55m

$1,814

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/27

2 stops25h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/15

1 stop19h 59m

$1,831

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/14

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/21

1 stop23h 00m

$2,015

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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 March 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways, Air France and Ethiopian Air from Detroit to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.8
Good
1,720 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.6
Good
1,910 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to South Africa?

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to South Africa.

  • Can I find flights from Detroit to South Africa for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to South Africa for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $1,068, but on average you can expect to pay $1,349.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit to South Africa for under $1,500?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Detroit to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,500.

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

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to South Africa?

  • What does DTW to JNB mean?

    Great question - DTW to JNB just means Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

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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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$984Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,406Average$1,833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,412Average$2,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest$1,656Average$1,943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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