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$699+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Detroit (DTT)

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JNB — DTT
may. 11 — may. 181
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Detroit

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 abril 11, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
jue. 10/14:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
jue. 11/268:05 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/6$937
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
lun. 11/237:05 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
vie. 11/278:05 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8$939
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/265:50 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 10/68:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,029
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
lun. 11/235:15 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
vie. 11/278:05 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/6$1,035
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
mar. 9/155:50 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
sáb. 10/108:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8$1,114
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/14:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 11/268:05 pm
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops54h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$1,127
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/166:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
sáb. 10/108:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8$1,127
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
vie. 9/186:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
sáb. 10/108:50 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8$1,134
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/189:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
mar. 10/136:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/8$1,142
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/269:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
mar. 10/66:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/9$1,151
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
lun. 9/149:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
jue. 10/158:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/8$1,152
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/239:45 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 52m
Etihad Airways
sáb. 5/307:45 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/8$1,154

Find 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 abril 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$937
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$699
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,223
From South Africa to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from South Africa to Detroit (DTT)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 abril 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Detroit that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 9/18

9:50 am-10:20 pm

2 stops42h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/14

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops44h 20m

$1,171

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/17

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/12

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,190

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

jue. 10/1

5:55 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops29h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 11/26

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,215

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/17

8:25 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/12

6:40 pm-8:45 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,230

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/20

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/14

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,243

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/15

8:25 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops26h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/14

9:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,244

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

jue. 5/21

7:30 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops34h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 9/10

3:40 pm-10:15 am

2 stops36h 35m

$1,278

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 9/26

8:25 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops31h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/6

6:40 pm-8:45 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,284
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

dom. 7/12

11:15 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop23h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 8/12

2:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$1,320

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 5/21

8:25 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop23h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 9/30

7:50 pm-8:25 am

2 stops30h 35m

$1,326

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Detroit

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Detroit (average of $883). Flying from South Africa to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,008). 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 abril 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Detroit, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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

    Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Detroit. It is only a 0.6 mi journey from All airports (DTT) to Detroit’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Detroit?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Detroit in 23h 58m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. South Africa and Detroit are separated by a distance of 8474 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

  • 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Detroit (average of $883). Flying from South Africa to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,008). 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 airline flying from South Africa to Detroit

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DeltaCheapest$974Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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