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$829+ 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 6/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Jun 22 — Jun 291
Mon 6/22
Mon 6/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to South Africa

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 May 23, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/99:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops41h 16m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,310
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/227:15 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops43h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/319:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops40h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,314
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/221:02 pm
DTW
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JNB
2 stops37h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/319:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,315
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 8/3110:23 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops39h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/99:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,316
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/299:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops41h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$1,322
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/143:40 pm
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops36h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/297:30 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops33h 24m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/21$1,376
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/133:40 pm
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops36h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/291:15 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops39h 39m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,405
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2210:35 am
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops41h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/3112:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,431
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/191:06 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 54m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/612:40 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,432
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1610:35 am
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops41h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/237:30 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops33h 24m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,437
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Fri 11/201:46 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/299:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,455
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/84:14 pm
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops36h 01m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/167:30 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops31h 36m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/20$1,460

Find 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 May 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,432
(oojo)

One-way from

$829
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,539
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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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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

4:23 pm-8:20 am

2 stops33h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:50 am-8:20 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,315

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

10:23 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50 am-10:54 pm

2 stops43h 04m

$1,316

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops49h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/16

11:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops54h 25m

$1,526

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/31

8:10 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/4

9:50 am-3:50 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,555

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/16

8:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/19

6:50 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,564

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/14

7:01 am-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/21

8:05 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop27h 23m

$1,591

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/16

6:35 am-8:40 am

2 stops43h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/19

8:20 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops34h 29m

$1,714

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

9:39 am-3:55 am

3 stops36h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

5:30 am-11:59 pm

3 stops24h 29m

$1,732

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/16

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,759

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/18

1:50 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops30h 25m

$1,805

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of $94). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,416). 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 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 May 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,394 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to South Africa. 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 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 24m. Fly via Delta or Turkish Airlines 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cape Town Intl 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of $94). Flying from Detroit to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,416). 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to South Africa

Discover the top 3 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 May 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,436Average$2,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,550Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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