Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to South Africa from $765

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DTT — JNB
Sep 26 — Oct 31

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to South Africa?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Detroit. Users have commonly found prices around $1,684 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,036. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to South Africa (DTT - ZA)?

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.

Cheap KLM flights from Detroit to South Africa

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Cheap Detroit to South Africa flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to South Africa from Detroit

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/5

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/9

1 stop29h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/5

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/9

2 stops52h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/4

2 stops43h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/16

2 stops39h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/10

2 stops33h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/26

2 stops32h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/5

1 stop35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/26

1 stop26h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/5

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/25

1 stop25h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/9

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/26

2 stops29h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/8

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/25

1 stop44h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/1

1 stop19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/8

1 stop27h 35m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa 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
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
1,841 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Detroit to South Africa flights.

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.

Can I find flights from Detroit to South Africa for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to South Africa for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $987, but on average you can expect to pay $1,165.

Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit to South Africa for under $1,800?

There are currently 4+ open flights from Detroit to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,800.

What are the most popular routes from Detroit to South Africa?

What does DTW to JNB mean?

Great question - DTW to JNB just means Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

Top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to South Africa

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Detroit to South Africa choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,301Average$1,809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,373Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest$1,556Average$1,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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