South Africa

$629+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to South Africa

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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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,132
(oojo)

One-way from

$629
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,155
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to South Africa
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 julio 3, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
sáb. 11/19:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
jue. 11/205:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,132
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mié. 10/15:42 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops56h 38mEtihad Airways
dom. 10/129:50 amJNB - DTW
2 stops40h 14mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,139
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
sáb. 11/19:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
jue. 11/207:10 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
dom. 10/265:05 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops58h 55mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/65:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,317
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
jue. 10/165:42 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 53mQatar Airways
lun. 10/277:50 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops29h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,336
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/165:25 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 8/238:25 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
lun. 10/2011:00 amDTW - CPT
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
lun. 11/108:50 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops26h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,555
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mié. 10/19:15 amDTW - JNB
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/129:20 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop21h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,555
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/162:13 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops36h 22mLufthansa
lun. 10/277:45 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$1,566
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
sáb. 11/15:10 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops35h 20mQatar Airways
jue. 11/2012:35 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops41h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,572
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/212:13 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops37h 47mSWISS
lun. 11/1011:35 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops53h 40mSWISS
Deal found 7/2$1,611
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/222:13 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops37h 17mLufthansa
sáb. 11/86:40 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop26h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 7/2$1,652

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

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Detroit

Fly to

South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/1

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/20

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,132

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/1

5:42 pm-8:20 am

2 stops56h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 10/12

9:50 am-8:04 pm

2 stops40h 14m

$1,139

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/1

9:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/20

7:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,146

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 10/26

5:05 pm-10:00 am

2 stops58h 55m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/6

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,317

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 10/16

5:42 pm-9:35 am

2 stops33h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/27

7:50 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops29h 11m

$1,336

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 8/16

5:25 pm-10:35 am

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 8/23

8:25 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$1,391

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/20

11:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/10

8:50 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,555

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/1

9:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 10/12

9:20 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop21h 19m

$1,555

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 10/16

2:13 pm-8:35 am

2 stops36h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/27

7:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,566

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/1

5:10 pm-10:30 am

2 stops35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/20

12:35 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops41h 14m

$1,572

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 DTW 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 julio 3, 2025.

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.

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 julio 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and SWISS from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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?

    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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $813. Turkish Airlines flights start at $853 while deals on Lufthansa start at $911 one-way.

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

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,024Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,531Average$1,911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,550Average$2,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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