$693 Find Cheap Flights from South Africa to Detroit

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Cheap Flights from South Africa to Detroit

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from South Africa to Detroit 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 South Africa to Detroit

Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 7:00 pm
JNB
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DTW
29h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 10:50 am
DTW
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JNB
31h 55m
1 stop
$866Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 7:00 pm
JNB
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DTW
29h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 10:50 am
DTW
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JNB
31h 55m
1 stop
$881Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 6:00 pm
JNB
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DTW
29h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 10:50 am
DTW
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JNB
31h 55m
1 stop
$915Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 12:09 am
JNB
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DTW
35h 34m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:09 am - 7:35 am
DTW
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JNB
44h 26m
2 stops
$934Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:54 pm
JNB
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DTW
30h 54m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:09 am - 7:35 am
DTW
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JNB
44h 26m
2 stops
$981Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 11:59 pm
JNB
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DTW
44h 09m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:44 am - 8:20 am
DTW
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JNB
40h 36m
2 stops
$1,089Etihad Airways
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 11:59 pm
JNB
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DTW
44h 09m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:44 am - 8:20 am
DTW
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JNB
40h 36m
2 stops
$1,093Etihad Airways
Tue, Jun 2 - Sat, Jul 4
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 4:51 pm
CPT
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DTW
26h 46m
2 stops
Delta Logo
3:55 pm - 5:50 pm
DTW
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CPT
19h 55m
1 stop
$1,120Delta
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
7:40 am - 2:13 pm
CPT
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DTW
36h 33m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 5:50 pm
DTW
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CPT
30h 30m
1 stop
$1,148Delta
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:25 pm - 2:13 pm
CPT
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DTW
23h 48m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:30 pm - 7:05 am
DTW
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CPT
30h 35m
1 stop
$1,174Virgin Atlantic
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Detroit

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,006 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,340 and $1,339 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $1,006.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$693
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to Detroit

FAQs - booking Detroit flights

  • How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit?

    The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and downtown Detroit is 17 miles.

  • What is the name of Detroit’s airport?

    When flying to Detroit, you'll arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). The airport is also known as Detroit Metro, Detroit Metropolitan, or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 3,931 direct flights from within South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Detroit

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from South Africa to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Detroit. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Detroit? 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 8240 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

4.0 OkayJahmes, Feb 2026
LAX - MCO
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Flight crew issues delayed my flight by 2 1/2 hours. Causing me to miss my connection.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

Boarding was efficient and smooth. Departure time was on time. Arrival to Detroit was early. Average food . Average crew service Very average cabin comfort. Nothing spectacular one way ir another, except for the excellent on time performance.

Flight was delayed. No information on why it was delayed. After we boarded the flight, , the crew made announcement that the captain hs not arrived and he will take 15 mins more to arrive. Passengers were just sitting patiently for the captain to arrive and start, Terrible experience.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

Very convenient considering that is a non-stop flight, but the Aeromexico still has old model planes, so the entertainment was very poor and the space for carry-on luggage was very limited.

This long-haul international flight was the most comfortable among any of the same kind of flight operated by an American-headquartered airline - second to none!

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

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