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$646+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated October 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$941
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$646
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,072
From South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 14, 2025.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/207:10 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/248:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11$941
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:30 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop26h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 12/248:15 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/13$992
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:20 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 35mAir France
Sun 1/119:20 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 50mAir France
Deal found 10/12$1,002
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:40 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Sun 1/112:50 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops34h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/14$1,008
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:30 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops32h 40mDelta
Wed 12/248:15 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/13$1,050
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:50 amJNB - DTW
2 stops42h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/2410:28 amDTW - JNB
2 stops38h 52mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/13$1,119
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/19:50 amJNB - DTW
2 stops39h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:35 amDTW - JNB
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$1,123
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:59 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops26h 31mDelta
Fri 12/54:15 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop22h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/14$1,163
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:10 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops45h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/246:45 amDTW - CPT
2 stops42h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,314
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/205:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/248:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11$1,348
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2011:10 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops26h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 11/242:41 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop21h 34mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/11$1,746

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Detroit 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

7:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

$941

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/4

9:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/24

8:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop29h 20m

$992

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/16

7:20 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop30h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

9:20 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,002

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/16

7:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

8:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop29h 20m

$1,008

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/31

11:15 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/24

5:20 am-7:40 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,014

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/29

11:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop42h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

9:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop29h 10m

$1,083

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

9:50 am-9:40 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

10:28 am-8:20 am

2 stops38h 52m

$1,119

Port ElizabethDetroit

PLZ - DTW

PLZDTW

Port Elizabeth

Thu 2/5

3:45 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

8:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,202

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

10:10 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops45h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

6:45 am-8:05 am

2 stops42h 20m

$1,314

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

$1,348

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $849). Flying from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated October 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and Air France from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,475 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Detroit. 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 into for flights to Detroit from South Africa?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 26h 15m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, or Air France to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 8474 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Port Elizabeth - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the most popular route from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Detroit 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 South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $849). Flying from South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Detroit. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$970Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$1,040Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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