Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to South Africa from $991

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 7/14. 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
Jun 3 — Jun 101

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 $1,887 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 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.
Sun 9/227:35 amDTW - JNB
2 stops30h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/411:00 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops30h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$1,212
Tue 10/84:08 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops29h 47mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/222:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops39h 29mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,218
Fri 9/66:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops32h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/134:00 amJNB - DTW
3 stops41h 17mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,447
Sun 9/227:35 amDTW - JNB
2 stops30h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/511:00 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops54h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,473
Wed 11/136:00 amDTW - CPT
2 stops25h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/241:50 pmCPT - DTW
3 stops41h 09mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,478
Fri 9/612:20 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops33h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/134:00 amJNB - DTW
3 stops41h 17mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,492
Sat 8/246:00 amDTW - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/52:35 pmCPT - DTW
3 stops49h 33mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$1,703
Wed 6/56:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/112:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops39h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$1,753
Wed 9/186:00 amDTW - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/252:35 pmCPT - DTW
3 stops39h 24mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$1,821

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Detroit to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Lufthansa flights traveling from Detroit to South Africa. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sun 9/224:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Sat 10/57:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops33h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 5/27$1,733
Tue 10/152:10 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops37h 50mLufthansa
Sat 11/93:20 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops29h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 5/27$1,736
Sun 9/224:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Sat 10/57:00 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop25h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/27$1,805
Wed 6/54:05 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Tue 6/1110:40 amJNB - DTW
2 stops33h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 5/27$4,259

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 2,696,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 29, 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 6/48:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,586
Tue 6/48:52 amDTW - JNB
2 stops41h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/179:55 amJNB - DTW
2 stops36h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,640
Thu 5/306:00 amDTW - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/111:50 pmCPT - DTW
3 stops40h 08mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,653
Tue 6/48:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,675
Tue 6/43:44 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops36h 31mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,686
Tue 6/48:24 amDTW - JNB
2 stops42h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/179:55 amJNB - DTW
2 stops36h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,700
Tue 6/43:44 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops36h 31mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,753
Sat 6/18:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/36:05 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,761
Wed 6/262:00 pmDTW - DUR
3 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/33:05 pmDUR - DTW
3 stops48h 34mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,775

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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 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.
Sat 11/168:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/35:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,081
Wed 9/188:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/254:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,155
Thu 9/58:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/264:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,168
Sun 9/227:35 amDTW - JNB
2 stops30h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/411:00 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops30h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,212
Tue 10/84:08 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops29h 47mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/222:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops39h 29mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,218
Thu 11/148:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/267:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,234
Wed 9/184:00 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/254:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,255
Sat 11/168:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/35:15 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops36h 17mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,297
Fri 9/68:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/136:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,345

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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.
Mon 6/38:52 amDTW - JNB
2 stops41h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/109:55 amJNB - DTW
2 stops36h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,640
Tue 6/48:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,675
Tue 6/43:44 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops36h 31mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,686
Wed 6/56:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/112:30 pmJNB - DTW
3 stops39h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$1,753
Mon 6/38:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/106:05 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,761
Tue 6/48:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/116:05 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops35h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,801
Thu 6/68:47 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops37h 23mQatar Airways
Sun 6/91:35 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops40h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/27$1,831
Wed 6/56:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops53h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 6/111:35 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops40h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/27$1,834
Wed 6/58:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/106:05 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,846

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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 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.
Sun 7/1410:02 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$991
Sun 7/143:14 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,084
Sun 7/149:00 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop29h 40mAir France
Deal found 5/27$1,883

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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/16

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/3

1 stop32h 00m

$1,081

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/22

2 stops30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

3 stops30h 59m

$1,212

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/17

3 stops30h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/20

2 stops35h 13m

$1,340

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/8

2 stops45h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/22

2 stops33h 58m

$1,418

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/14

2 stops31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/26

2 stops35h 19m

$1,440

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/22

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

2 stops33h 11m

$1,733

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/8

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/18

1 stop25h 10m

$1,802

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/16

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/2

1 stop24h 20m

$1,815

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/17

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/14

1 stop19h 50m

$1,877

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Deals found on 5/27

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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 29, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa 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
3,914 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
3,914 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,914 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,914 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.9
Good
1,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,914 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
4,341 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,914 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.5
Good
1,734 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,914 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

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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 $1,081, but on average you can expect to pay $1,298.

  • 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 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), East London Airport (ELS) 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 5/28.

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

  • When is the best time 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 $1,191). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$984Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,412Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,613Average$2,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest$1,696Average$2,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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