$768 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to South Africa - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 19% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Cheap Flights from Detroit to South Africa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stop$1,432
Durban
Durban2 stops$1,508
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stop$1,432
Durban
Durban2 stops$1,508

Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $1,705 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa on KAYAK in the last week:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,279
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) from $1,432
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) from $1,508

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

November is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,490. Prices are highest in May, when average flight costs increase to around $2,231.

Which airport in South Africa is the cheapest to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into South Africa are:

• Cape Town Intl (CPT) from $1,684
• Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) from $1,838
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,925

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa?

Friday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 19% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to South Africa during the night with average prices of $1,757. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $2,096.

Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$723
Beat the crowds with an average 56% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 7% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa?

    Yes. Fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,477 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa have ranged from $1,477 to $2,262.

  • What are the main airports serving South Africa?

    South Africa has 3 airports. The three busiest are Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) (54% of arrivals), Cape Town Intl (CPT) (33%) and Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) (13%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa. One-stop options include Delta and United Airlines.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa?

    On flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa you can book Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in South Africa?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in South Africa include:

    • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    • Camps Bay Beach
    • Sea Point Pavilion
    • Sandton Convention Centre

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Africa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for November when flights are typically cheapest and avoid May when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Friday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 19% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in East London, which is the most popular destination in South Africa. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.

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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8635 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Great quik boarding, friendly gate agent and crew. Let early

10.0 ExcellentCharles, Sep 2026
Read more Delta reviews

Great quik boarding, friendly gate agent and crew. Let early

We sat at the gate for over 30 minutes, with no indication as to why

All was fine. Small plane so no food or entertainment.

Very aggressive at the boarding area of only allowing one person passed a line/ sign

Delayed 7 hours Crew and employees were nice Extra long flight but at least we got in

I love how the flight crews are now saying what the weather will be like, when we can expect to be able to get up and use the restrooms etc. I have to say also that our flight crews this trip were incredible - fast and courteous - and somehow managed to do the service even on these short flights with a few bumps. The only reason for an ok rating on entertainment was because these short flights are on planes without seatback displays but that's ok because I just download shows on my iPhone beforehand.

Our flight from Detroit to LaGuardia on Thursday 8/20 was delayed from 555 to 910 due to storms and a ground stop at LGA. It’s never fun to be stuck at the airport but I thought the desk crew and captain handled it well and kept us informed. I especially liked how they referred to us as their “LaGuardia family.” I am a loyal delta customer and this is one of the reasons why.

The plane is old. There was water dripping fown from the air cooling system. The toilets were mot that clean

The meal tray was not usable it was completely uneven

Staff is friendly and helpful but flight was delayed by one hour from Detroit, making for tight window in Toronto to clear Canada Customs and pass through security screening in order to get to connecting flight on time.

When getting to our seats a blanket, headphones and pillow where there already. The food was very good and plentiful. I liked when they came around w/hot towels to freshen up with. Slippers, socks and an eye mask was a nice surprise. My husband and I have mobility issues and the transporters were absolutely wonderful and helpful w/the wheelchairs at each stop. Getting from one gate to the next they were a blessing.

The taxi drivers are very rude. Didn’t wait. They said you come in 5minutes or I leave. Did not leave any messages on front desk and they left. We have to hire new cabs in turkey.

Everything was good except for the seating arrangements. We could not get seats to be seated together with my wife. We’re unfortunately.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Very good except the boarding process too forever and wasn’t organized by group. I had a heavy pack or I wouldn’t have minded. I was in business. There were no audible announcements in the waiting area about boarding and everyone packed into the boarding area. Then boarding stopped for a long time but the staff made no announcements to update waiting passengers about the holdup. The flight was good after we got on.

Was an excellent experience I have been flying Turkish Airlines for 5 years and always will

This is the first and last time I will be traveling Turkish airlines. The flight was delayed three times. Second time we sat on the aircraft for approximately an hour and a half. Initially told that the delay would only be 15 minutes then no explanation thereafter except that we were deboarding. We missed our connecting flights to Zimbabwe, and had to pay for a overnight hotel stay in addition to paying for a new tickets to our get to our final destination. They allowed us to order food from the airport food court but only from fast food and even that they limited the menu items we could select. I would some to contact me about the refund on the hotel and the connecting flight!

Staff on the plane was incredible. Check-in was very complicated with no staff to help at the airport. I was charged for a second bag even though my ticket says 2 bags are free

Staff could’ve been a little more cordial. The men were much more friendlier than the women. My daughter and I also missed the 2nd to last meal as we were sleeping but that is on us.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

We got delayed three hours and nobody thought to have the bathroom fixed while we were sitting waiting to board? took a full hour to have maintenance come and check it off. Had to shut the bathroom down twice so that the pilots could go to the bathroom. Everyone missed their connections.

Not good - outbound flight was delayed and missed my connection even though I got to the gate after running through the airport - the agent would not let me on because the door was closed (flight had not left). There was no notification from United - overall experience was very disappointing. Additionally, I was downgraded from first class to coach on the alternative flight

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

Some sort of compensation for missing work because of a cancelled flight that was United’s fault

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

Staff friendly and app worked really well. Modest delays were frustrating

The food needs to be improved, up to the standard of the people and the accommodation.

More options for your flight from Detroit to South Africa

Complete your trip to South Africa with a hotel stay or car rental