$740+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Detroit (DTT)
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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTT
Sep 24 — Oct 11
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to DetroitExplore 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 August 25, 2026.
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 August 25, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Mon 10/196:00 pm -
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Deal found 8/24![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$972
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
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1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 8/24![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,016
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1510:00 pm -
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Fri 10/164:36 pm -
1 stop19h 54m
Deal found 8/25![United Airlines logo]()
$1,091
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Mon 9/288:15 pm -
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1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 8/25![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,123
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Sun 10/119:55 pm -
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Sun 10/255:40 pm -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 8/22![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,133
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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1 stop24h 55m
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2 stops20h 25m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,151
Best flights from South Africa to DetroitDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 25, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 25, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Sat 11/76:50 pm -
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1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 8/24![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,016
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1510:00 pm -
2 stops23h 29m
Fri 10/1612:30 pm -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 8/25![United Airlines logo]()
$1,091
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2710:10 pm -
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2 stops31h 41m
Deal found 8/20![British Airways logo]()
$1,449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/278:50 pm -
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1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 8/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,990
Last-minute flights from South Africa to DetroitDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Detroit. Data last updated August 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Detroit. Data last updated August 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Wed 9/96:50 pm -
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Deal found 8/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1510:00 pm -
2 stops23h 29m
Fri 10/164:36 pm -
1 stop19h 54m
Deal found 8/25![United Airlines logo]()
$1,091
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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1 stop40h 50m
Deal found 8/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,203
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Mon 9/288:15 pm -
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1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 8/25![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,123
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:15 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
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1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 8/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,206
One-way flights from South Africa to DetroitSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 25, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 25, 2026.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:45 am -
2 stops36h 47m
Deal found 8/21![Etihad Airways logo]()
$740
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Thu 9/179:45 am -
2 stops44h 11m
Deal found 8/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$767
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Fri 9/182:30 pm -
3 stops32h 50m
Deal found 8/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$783
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Mon 9/148:55 pm -
3 stops44h 56m
Deal found 8/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$804
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Wed 9/92:05 pm -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 8/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$879
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Fri 9/188:55 pm -
2 stops49h 45m
Deal found 8/24![Qatar Airways logo]()
$998
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/99:15 pm -
2 stops28h 21m
Deal found 8/25![British Airways logo]()
$1,026
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Thu 9/179:55 pm -
1 stop32h 59m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$1,039
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/242:35 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 8/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,569
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Tue 11/245:20 pm -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 8/22![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$2,841
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 August 25, 2026.
Round-trip from | $972 (Gotogate) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $740 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,263 |
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JohannesburgDetroit
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
JNBDTW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 11/7
6:50 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop30h 10m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 11/11
8:05 pm-11:00 am
1 stop31h 55m
$1,016
JohannesburgDetroit
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
JNBDTW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 9/15
10:00 pm-3:29 pm
2 stops23h 29m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 10/16
12:30 pm-6:30 pm
2 stops24h 00m
$1,091
Cape TownDetroit
CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
CPTDTW
Cape Town Intl
Wed 1/27
10:10 pm-9:34 pm
2 stops30h 24m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 1/31
5:24 pm-8:05 am
2 stops31h 41m
$1,449
Quickest round-trip
Cape TownDetroit
CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
CPTDTW
Cape Town Intl
Wed 1/27
8:50 pm-4:57 pm
2 stops27h 07m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 1/31
4:00 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop19h 00m
$1,990
Cheapest one-way
JohannesburgDetroit
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
JNBDTW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 9/17
9:45 am-11:56 pm
2 stops44h 11m
$767
JohannesburgDetroit
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
JNBDTW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 9/9
2:05 pm-4:40 pm
2 stops32h 35m
$879
JohannesburgDetroit
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
JNBDTW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 9/9
9:15 pm-7:36 pm
2 stops28h 21m
$1,026
JohannesburgDetroit
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
JNBDTW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 9/17
9:55 pm-12:54 am
1 stop32h 59m
$1,039
Quickest one-way
JohannesburgDetroit
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
JNBDTW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 9/17
8:15 pm-2:23 pm
1 stop24h 08m
$1,043
JohannesburgDetroit
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
JNBDTW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 9/18
6:50 pm-6:50 pm
1 stop30h 00m
$1,050
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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 $974). Flying from South Africa to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,321). 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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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$999 | Average$1,160 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |