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$751+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Aug 10 — Aug 171
Mon 8/10
Mon 8/17
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 July 11, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 10/205:30 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 11/39:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,270
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 9/16:05 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 12/29:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops40h 32m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/9$1,293
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/297:30 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/39:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops40h 32m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/9$1,316
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Thu 11/58:10 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/139:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/6$1,353
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/275:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,360
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/136:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/272:30 pm
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops29h 53m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7$1,382
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/202:48 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops40h 37m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 11/32:30 pm
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops30h 53m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7$1,390
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 9/71:01 pm
DTW
-
DUR
3 stops39h 34m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/227:10 pm
DUR
-
DTW
3 stops30h 26m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/11$1,418
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/318:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/164:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/8$1,427
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Mon 9/71:01 pm
DTW
-
DUR
3 stops39h 34m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/2112:05 pm
DUR
-
DTW
3 stops37h 31m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/11$1,436
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Wed 9/98:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/84:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/8$1,450
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Sun 11/88:10 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/229:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops41h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$1,456

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 July 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,270
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$751
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$3,208
From Detroit (DTT) to South Africa
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to South Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/8

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,450

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/9

8:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/24

1:30 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,478

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/5

9:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/13

1:30 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,491

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/13

8:50 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

1:30 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,491

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

$1,497

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/10

8:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/24

1:30 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,521

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

10:24 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:45 am-8:20 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$1,556

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/20

7:30 am-8:15 am

2 stops42h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/29

9:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$1,556

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

6:40 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45 am-4:32 pm

2 stops36h 47m

$1,562
Quickest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/9

8:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/22

6:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,581

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to South Africa

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of $132). 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 July 11, 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
4,443 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

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
4,443 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,443 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

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 33h. Fly via Turkish 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South Africa (average of $132). 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 July 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,436Average$2,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,550Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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