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$556+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to South Africa

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,083
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$556
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,566
From Detroit (DTT) to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/255:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,083
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 10/284:22 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/410:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops30h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,089
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:49 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops34h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/168:35 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops30h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,103
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:49 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops32h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/117:35 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops34h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,139
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/299:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/55:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,148
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:36 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops30h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/138:50 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops30h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,153
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Sat 11/19:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/207:10 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,160
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Wed 10/299:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/105:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,162
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Tue 10/289:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/47:10 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,165
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Sun 10/127:28 amDTW - JNB
3 stops38h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/192:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,172
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Wed 11/128:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/165:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,178
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Sat 11/17:34 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops54h 46mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/209:50 amJNB - DTW
2 stops40h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/13$1,185

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

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Detroit

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/25

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,083

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

4:22 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

10:00 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops30h 51m

$1,089

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/7

6:49 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

7:35 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$1,139

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/23

3:32 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/30

10:00 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops27h 52m

$1,139

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/29

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,148

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

9:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

7:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,160

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

9:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

7:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,165

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/12

7:28 am-3:55 am

3 stops38h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/19

2:30 pm-12:45 am

3 stops40h 15m

$1,172

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/16

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,178

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/23

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/30

7:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$1,198

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

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.

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 September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to South Africa in 32h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Detroit and South Africa is about 8298 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 Detroit to South Africa?

    The most popular flight routes from Detroit to South Africa are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cape Town Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,024Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,531Average$1,911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,550Average$2,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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