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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to South Africa from $825

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 9/4. 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 15 — Jun 221
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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 $1,896 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,296. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to 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 Detroit to South Africa flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to South Africa specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 10, 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.
Wed 7/108:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 7/186:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,628
Tue 7/911:20 amDTW - JNB
2 stops40h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 7/168:15 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,654
Wed 7/108:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,675
Fri 7/128:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 7/186:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,689
Fri 7/128:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,735
Sat 7/138:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/176:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,759
Wed 7/108:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/166:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,769
Tue 7/98:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/166:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,782
Tue 7/95:30 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops34h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 7/201:35 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops39h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,793

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 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.
Sun 11/178:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/25:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,033
Fri 11/158:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/25:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,071
Thu 9/58:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/264:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,117
Sat 11/168:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/35:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,127
Wed 11/68:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/137:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,130
Wed 9/188:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/254:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,149
Sat 11/168:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/35:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,151
Wed 11/68:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/157:05 pmJNB - DTW
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,159
Fri 11/158:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/45:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,188

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 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.
Wed 9/48:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$825
Tue 10/16:43 amDTW - JNB
2 stops43h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$865
Wed 9/46:00 amDTW - JNB
2 stops32h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9$908
Tue 10/13:55 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$916
Wed 9/42:35 pmDTW - JNB
3 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9$998
Tue 10/18:10 pmDTW - JNB
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,078

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/17

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/2

1 stop32h 00m

$1,033

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/21

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/16

2 stops40h 56m

$1,403

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/14

2 stops33h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/26

2 stops27h 32m

$1,442

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/22

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

3 stops41h 27m

$1,451

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

2 stops34h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

2 stops28h 01m

$1,493

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/7

2 stops35h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/15

2 stops31h 25m

$1,512

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/11

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/25

1 stop23h 05m

$1,714

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/22

2 stops30h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

1 stop25h 10m

$1,775

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyJohannesburg OR Tambo

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/22

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

1 stop29h 50m

$1,802

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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 June 10, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air. 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
10,295 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,473 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,306 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air France
7.5
Good
1,707 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,717 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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.

  • 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 $1,033, but on average you can expect to pay $1,212.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cape Town Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Durban King Shaka Intl as they are the most popular.

  • 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), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) 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 6/9.

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

    When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa, you may want to consider flying on Delta, KLM or Turkish Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

  • 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 $1,191). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,761). 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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$984Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,418Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,686Average$2,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,713Average$2,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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