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Cheap Flights from Detroit to South Africa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stop$1,410
Durban
Durban2 stops$1,625
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stops$1,995
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stop$1,410
Durban
Durban2 stops$1,625
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stops$1,995

Book Cheap Detroit to South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to South Africa

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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3:10 pm - 8:20 am
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JNB
35h 10m
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9:50 am - 5:19 pm
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DTW
37h 29m
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$1,187Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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JNB
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9:50 am - 5:19 pm
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DTW
37h 29m
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$1,188Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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JNB
35h 10m
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9:50 am - 10:54 pm
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DTW
43h 04m
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$1,252Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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8:00 am - 8:20 am
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JNB
42h 20m
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9:50 am - 10:20 pm
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DTW
42h 30m
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$1,284Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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8:00 am - 8:20 am
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JNB
42h 20m
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9:50 am - 10:20 pm
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DTW
42h 30m
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$1,285Etihad Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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8:50 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
31h 40m
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6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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DTW
30h 45m
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$1,355Turkish Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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8:50 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
31h 40m
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6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
JNB
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DTW
30h 45m
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$1,356Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27
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12:10 pm - 10:15 am
DTW
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CPT
40h 05m
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7:30 pm - 10:20 pm
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DTW
32h 50m
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$1,482Qatar Airways
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 5
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6:07 am - 12:55 pm
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CPT
48h 48m
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7:30 pm - 11:56 pm
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DTW
34h 26m
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$1,511Qatar Airways
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
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4:10 pm - 4:35 pm
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42h 25m
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6:40 pm - 10:14 pm
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DTW
33h 34m
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$2,801Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa is April, when tickets cost $1,177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,271 and $2,105 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$837
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8383 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
Airline reviews

We departed and landed early which was a nice surprise. The boarding process was slow.

10.0 ExcellentBrittany, Apr 2026
DAL - ATL
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We departed and landed early which was a nice surprise. The boarding process was slow.

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Subpar. The seating on the plane is almost unbearable. We are literally touching and/or sitting on each other which is totally unacceptable and shameful. Pilots and crew was very accommodating and friendly.

The boarding was organized and informative but the plane was tight meaning that you were sitting on one another and extremely uncomfortable. It’s disappointing that can’t have common seating comfort on the plane.

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

I was told that they needed to check my bag at the gate and to pick it up at the gate in Richmond. No big deal. I know they can't control the weather, but we flew around RIC for 45 minutes to avoid the storm and were 25 minutes late leaving as well. Once we landed, we were told to go to baggage claim to pick up our luggage. I went to bathroom, paid for parking, and went to the assigned baggage claim location. United flight people came down with us as well. They got their luggage immediately. Next, South West people came down about 10 minutes later. They got their luggage next. We finally got our luggage around 30 minutes in waiting. Was not a wonderful experience. No reflection on Delta, but the ground crew was lousy at best.

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

On the return flight, flight attendant Britt went out of her way to inform passengers that several of us had tight connections.

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

The boarding process was straightforward. One pertinent observation regarding all boarding procedures is that if an individual requires assistance or possesses a special status and is part of preboarding, it is advisable to limit the number of passengers who can preboard with them, rather than the entire, sometimes large, companion groups. The seats are uncomfortable, and the entertainment options are significantly inferior compared to other airlines. During the snack service, I requested an additional bag of snacks, but my request was denied. Initially, the flight attendant agreed to my request.becoming a strange accurate moment. The flight duration was four hours.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

Great until we got to FRA. The next trip leg we were put in Business Class where seats had minimal padding!!!! They were awful and United Airlines needs to have their Lufthansa partner up their game or I won’t fly with them again!!

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

one staffer was frustrated (it happen); the flight was late and the pilot mentioned they'll make amend but the snacks were the same, other than that the aircraft was clean and everything went smooth, no complaints

The wheelchair service is useless. They live you in different spots, not tell you anything just wait. I waited 30 minutes in Frankfurt when decided to walk the 25 minutes distance. In Budapest nobody came.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

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