Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to South Africa from $859

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DTW — JNB
May 9 — May 161

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $1,894 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,296. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa (DTW - ZA)?

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Detroit to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Detroit and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Consider these cheap Ethiopian Air flights we've found departing from Detroit to South Africa. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Thu 10/1712:20 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops33h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/2611:00 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops54h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/3$1,573
Sun 8/186:30 amDTW - JNB
3 stops39h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/811:00 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops30h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/3$1,647
Tue 5/711:59 amDTW - JNB
3 stops33h 56mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/92:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops49h 42mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/3$1,678
Tue 5/1411:59 amDTW - JNB
3 stops30h 41mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/212:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops34h 19mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/4$6,537

Cheap United Airlines flights from Detroit to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Detroit and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on United Airlines flights traveling from Detroit to South Africa. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sun 8/183:50 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/87:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops28h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,864
Thu 10/36:00 amDTW - CPT
1 stop27h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/127:50 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop19h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,251
Thu 6/66:00 amDTW - CPT
1 stop27h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/137:50 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,426
Sat 6/13:50 pmDTW - DUR
2 stops36h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/811:15 amDUR - DTW
2 stops28h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,536
Mon 5/276:00 amDTW - CPT
1 stop27h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/157:50 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,576
Tue 5/74:06 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/97:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$4,254

Cheap Detroit to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Prices were last updated on May 4, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Detroit to South Africa in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 5/711:59 amDTW - JNB
3 stops33h 56mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/92:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops49h 42mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/3$1,678
Fri 5/248:52 amDTW - JNB
2 stops41h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/29:55 amJNB - DTW
2 stops37h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,690
Fri 5/248:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/36:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,695
Thu 5/238:47 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops53h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/39:55 amJNB - DTW
2 stops39h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,697
Sun 6/27:35 amDTW - CPT
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/95:50 amCPT - DTW
3 stops46h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,740
Fri 5/311:59 amDTW - JNB
3 stops33h 56mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/810:35 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops50h 14mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/2$1,752
Fri 5/248:47 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/36:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,754
Sun 6/26:00 amDTW - CPT
2 stops47h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 6/94:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,767
Sat 5/259:18 amDTW - JNB
2 stops41h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/29:55 amJNB - DTW
2 stops37h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,800

Detroit to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Detroit to South Africa in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 9/188:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/254:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,099
Sat 11/1610:35 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop30h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/36:00 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,141
Sat 11/169:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/45:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,197
Wed 9/184:00 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/254:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,255
Fri 11/159:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/35:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,306
Sat 11/169:05 amDTW - CPT
2 stops43h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/35:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,340
Sun 11/176:00 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/35:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,343
Sat 11/164:45 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/36:25 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops52h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,352
Fri 11/156:00 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/35:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,383

Detroit to South Africa flights leaving soon

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Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Detroit to South Africa. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Tue 5/711:59 amDTW - JNB
3 stops33h 56mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/92:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops49h 42mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/3$1,678
Tue 5/78:37 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops37h 33mQatar Airways
Thu 5/98:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops32h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$2,043
Tue 5/79:00 amDTW - JNB
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/98:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops32h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,071
Tue 5/73:44 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops36h 31mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/96:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,254
Tue 5/74:06 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/97:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$4,254
Tue 5/147:03 amDTW - JNB
2 stops26h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/195:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops27h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$4,683
Fri 5/178:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/249:45 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$5,890
Mon 5/1311:04 amDTW - JNB
2 stops39h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/209:55 amJNB - DTW
2 stops37h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$6,052
Sun 5/126:07 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops56h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/209:55 amJNB - DTW
2 stops37h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$6,060

One-way flights to South Africa from Detroit

Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Detroit to South Africa. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Detroit to South Africa instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Mon 9/98:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3$859
Mon 9/910:50 amDTW - JNB
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$865
Mon 9/98:30 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,054

Find flights from Detroit to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to South Africa 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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/18

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/25

1 stop31h 50m

$1,099

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/18

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/25

1 stop31h 50m

$1,100

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/18

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/25

2 stops41h 13m

$1,538

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/17

2 stops27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/26

2 stops32h 32m

$1,546

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/17

3 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/26

3 stops54h 59m

$1,573

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/18

2 stops34h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

2 stops29h 22m

$1,699

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/18

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

2 stops28h 03m

$1,864

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/17

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/26

1 stop30h 50m

$1,901

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/17

2 stops23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/26

1 stop23h 40m

$1,918

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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 4, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and Air France. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,440 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.6
Good
1,786 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.5
Good
3,709 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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

    Located just 17.3 mi from the city center, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Africa from Detroit.

  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $1,099, but on average you can expect to pay $1,623.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa for under $1,700?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,700.

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

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

  • What does DTW to JNB mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DTW to JNB flight. Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Detroit to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Detroit to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/3.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$984Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,405Average$1,948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,489Average$2,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest$1,693Average$1,985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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