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$629+ 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 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 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 (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 July 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.
Sat 11/19:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 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.
Wed 10/15:42 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops56h 38mEtihad Airways
Sun 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.
Sat 11/19:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 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.
Sun 10/265:05 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops58h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 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.
Thu 10/165:42 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 53mQatar Airways
Mon 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.
Sat 8/165:25 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 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.
Mon 10/2011:00 amDTW - CPT
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 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.
Wed 10/19:15 amDTW - JNB
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 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.
Thu 10/162:13 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops36h 22mLufthansa
Mon 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.
Sat 11/15:10 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops35h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 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.
Tue 10/212:13 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops37h 47mSWISS
Mon 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.
Wed 10/222:13 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops37h 17mLufthansa
Sat 11/86:40 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop26h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 7/2$1,652

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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 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,132

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

5:42 pm-8:20 am

2 stops56h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/12

9:50 am-8:04 pm

2 stops40h 14m

$1,139

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

$1,146

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/26

5:05 pm-10:00 am

2 stops58h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,317

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

5:42 pm-9:35 am

2 stops33h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/27

7:50 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops29h 11m

$1,336

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/16

5:25 pm-10:35 am

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/23

8:25 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$1,391

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/20

11:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/10

8:50 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,555

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

9:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/12

9:20 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop21h 19m

$1,555

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

2:13 pm-8:35 am

2 stops36h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/27

7:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,566

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

5:10 pm-10:30 am

2 stops35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

12:35 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops41h 14m

$1,572

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/2

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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 $1,689). 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 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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and SWISS 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
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
1,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

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

    $813 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $853 and $911, respectively.

  • 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 - Phalaborwa.

  • 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 $1,689). 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 July 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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