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Find cheap flights to Detroit from R13 420

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Cheap flight deals to Detroit

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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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23:15 - 21:05JNB-DTW
27h 50m2 stops
7:00 - 19:00DTW-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
R18 959Delta
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Sep 25
19:20 - 23:01JNB-DTW
33h 41m2 stops
17:16 - 9:25DTW-JNB
34h 09m2 stops
R19 677British Airways
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Sep 25
21:05 - 22:42JNB-DTW
31h 37m2 stops
18:18 - 7:15DTW-JNB
30h 57m2 stops
R20 641British Airways
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Sun, Jun 30 - Sun, Jul 14
18:50 - 11:45JNB-DTW
22h 55m1 stop
5:20 - 19:00DTW-JNB
31h 40m1 stop
R26 576Delta
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Sun, Jun 30 - Sun, Jul 14
18:50 - 13:55JNB-DTW
25h 05m2 stops
21:00 - 8:10DTW-JNB
29h 10m1 stop
R26 595Air France
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Sun, Jun 30 - Sun, Jul 14
16:35 - 18:25CPT-DTW
31h 50m1 stop
17:25 - 11:50DTW-CPT
36h 25m2 stops
R30 205Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Thu, Jul 25
18:40 - 0:29CPT-DTW
35h 49m2 stops
7:10 - 10:50DTW-CPT
45h 40m2 stops
R33 683American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Thu, Jul 25
4:00 - 23:58JNB-DTW
25h 58m3 stops
6:00 - 13:05DTW-JNB
25h 05m2 stops
R38 560Ethiopian Air
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Flights to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit?

The average price of all flights to Detroit clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Detroit is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as R18 328. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R24 246 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Detroit, 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 is September, where tickets cost R18 940 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R27 880 and R25 310 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is September with an average price of R18 940.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Detroit?

The average price for all flights to Detroit depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Detroit is generally at night, when flights cost R21 215 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Detroit is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R22 386.

How long is the flight to Detroit?

The duration of your flight to Detroit depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Detroit on KAYAK are from Johannesburg, which takes 27h 14m, Port Elizabeth, which takes 28h 25m, and Cape Town, which takes 52h 23m.

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Low season

January

High season

May

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R13 420
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Detroit

When to book flights to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Detroit based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Detroit flights

  • How far is Detroit All airports from central Detroit?

    There are 28 km between Detroit city centre and Detroit All airports.

  • 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 travellers 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.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Detroit?

    Of the 9 airlines that fly to Detroit, Delta offers the most flights, with around 3 078 per week, followed by American Airlines with 244 flights per week.

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Direct departures

South Africa to Detroit

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +47 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +48 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +47 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +48 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +47 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +48 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +47 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +48 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +48 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +49 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +46 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +47 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +48 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +49 more

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Direct returns

Detroit to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +47 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +48 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +47 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +48 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +47 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +48 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +47 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +48 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +48 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +49 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +46 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +47 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +48 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +49 more

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Top 5 airlines flying 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.
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7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1623 reviews
8,4crew
7,2entertainment
7,3food
7,8boarding
7,6comfort
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

8,0 ExcellentJacob Oluleke, Apr 2024LOS - AMS
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

It was nice to be on a legacy airline, people try at least.

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

The boarding was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced. The fault lays on Ohare Airport and not so much the airline. The waiting area by the gate was the size to accommodate a regional flight for 20-30 people and right next to a busy walkway. When you cramped nearly 300 passengers into that space is was unbearable.

Well, in my case; the flight was delayed 1 hour, we have to wait in the plane to get green light. And the plane (probably because was a short trip) did not have entertainment or WiFi. No a good experience.

one of my bags was drenched with fish smelling water and all my new clothes bought at dublin and the 23kg checked in bag were all gone waste with very pungent fish smell and also having stains

At the transit could be less time not like 12 hour 6 hours the mix should be 4 hour, thanks

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Medíocre. The food wasn't good (although not bad, bad) and the staff wasn't kind. I asked for n extra blanket, the steward never came back, serving us roughly.

Excellent apart from transport to actual plane 10 minutes from the actual gate , walking out in the tarmac in the rain and having to climb stairs to enter while holding luggage.

They wanted to close counter although they did not provide the wheelchair requested which ended by going alone to transit security and lost long time and they did not want to wait .

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Boarding was smooth and on time. The seat was comfortable and the entertainment worked. Staff were gracious.

Food could have been better especially the breakfast. Overall it was a good flight

I have used Air France and KLM many times it will help if they change their menu's feel like it's been the same for years!!!, Especially the breakfast. Overall the flight was good and enjoyable.

Lost luggage, 2 bags were badly damaged and one of the bags came open.

One problem, but a serious one - the plane is built with electric windows that tint dark to reduce light. Sitting next to the window is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE as it emits so much HEAT in the face when tinted.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Terrible. 2 hour delay. Sat on the tarmac. Missed my connecting flight. Had to ARGUE with Customer service to get a hotel and food. Terrible experience with my loyal carrier

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

I liked the exit row seat. Hated the distance between gates in Houston.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

I really did not like being ordered to pull my shade down by the attendants. One of them was very rude to me about it, standing there until I closed it like I was a child brusquely reaching across me to close an adjoining one. They claim it was so people who wanted to could sleep. It’s a 10:30am flight not a red eye. Closing your shade or leaving it up for natural light should be a choice. Ruined my flight!

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

Both mine and my husband's chairs were broken. Also it took 2 hours to get our bags after our flight which was wild.

perhaps eye contact with the cabin crew, instead of abruptness and an impatience to serve.

Not enough trash pickups throughout the flight. Everything else was great.

Overall good, the gluten free food is very hit/miss though and you must tell them you have an allergy days in advance.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/5Wed
2 stopsDelta
27h 50mJNB-DTW
25/9Wed
1 stopDelta
30h 00mDTW-JNB
R18 959
29/5Wed
2 stopsBritish Airways
33h 41mJNB-DTW
25/9Wed
2 stopsBritish Airways
34h 09mDTW-JNB
R19 677
30/6Sun
2 stopsBritish Airways
31h 37mJNB-DTW
14/7Sun
2 stopsBritish Airways
30h 57mDTW-JNB
R20 641
30/6Sun
1 stopDelta
22h 55mJNB-DTW
14/7Sun
1 stopDelta
31h 40mDTW-JNB
R26 576
30/6Sun
2 stopsAir France
25h 05mJNB-DTW
14/7Sun
1 stopAir France
29h 10mDTW-JNB
R26 595
28/6Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
31h 50mCPT-DTW
25/7Thu
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
36h 25mDTW-CPT
R30 205
28/6Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
35h 49mCPT-DTW
25/7Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
45h 40mDTW-CPT
R33 683
29/5Wed
3 stopsEthiopian Air
25h 58mJNB-DTW
25/9Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
25h 05mDTW-JNB
R38 560

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/5Mon
2 stops
52h 23mCPT-DTW
R13 420
6/5Mon
3 stops
39h 26mCPT-DTW
R14 554
6/5Mon
1 stopLufthansa
26h 30mCPT-DTW
R20 735

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Recent domestic flight deals

7/5Tue
directJetBlue
2h 02mJFK-DTW
8/5Wed
directJetBlue
1h 51mDTW-JFK
R1 833
14/5Tue
directSpirit Airlines
2h 02mLGA-DTW
15/5Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 38mDTW-LGA
R2 117
28/5Tue
directDelta
2h 04mEWR-DTW
28/5Tue
directDelta
1h 42mDTW-EWR
R2 249
1/6Sat
directDelta
1h 53mEWR-DTW
1/6Sat
directDelta
1h 42mDTW-EWR
R2 627
1/7Mon
directUnited Airlines
1h 49mEWR-DTW
5/7Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 51mDTW-EWR
R4 102
29/5Wed
multi-stopSun Country Air
18h 44mSFO-DTW
30/5Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
29h 11mDTW-SFO
R4 442
1/6Sat
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 24mLAX-DTW
6/6Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
15h 55mDTW-LAX
R4 631
7/5Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 40mLGA-DTW
9/5Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 00mDTW-LGA
R4 669
7/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
3h 54mEWR-DTW
9/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
1h 48mDTW-EWR
R5 236
26/5Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
13h 00mLAX-DTW
2/6Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
13h 40mDTW-LAX
R7 844

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