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Cheap flights from Detroit to Cape Town from $808

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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 11:50 am
DTW
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CPT
33h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:45 pm
CPT
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DTW
32h 10m
1 stop
$1,283Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 8
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8:50 pm - 11:50 am
DTW
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CPT
33h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:45 pm
CPT
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DTW
32h 10m
1 stop
$1,320Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 11:50 am
DTW
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CPT
33h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:45 pm
CPT
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DTW
32h 10m
1 stop
$1,450Turkish Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26
Qatar Airways Logo
6:07 am - 12:55 pm
DTW
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CPT
48h 48m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 11:56 pm
CPT
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DTW
34h 26m
2 stops
$1,501Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 11
Qatar Airways Logo
6:18 am - 10:15 am
DTW
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CPT
45h 57m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 10:41 pm
CPT
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DTW
39h 26m
2 stops
$1,514Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 8
Qatar Airways Logo
6:08 am - 12:55 pm
DTW
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CPT
48h 47m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 11:56 pm
CPT
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DTW
34h 26m
2 stops
$1,532Qatar Airways
Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
Qatar Airways Logo
6:07 am - 12:55 pm
DTW
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CPT
48h 48m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 11:56 pm
CPT
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DTW
34h 26m
2 stops
$1,541Qatar Airways
Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, May 10
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5:30 pm - 10:10 pm
DTW
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CPT
46h 40m
2 stops
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2:25 pm - 4:32 pm
CPT
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DTW
32h 07m
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$1,545Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
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8:50 pm - 5:20 pm
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CPT
38h 30m
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4:35 pm - 6:45 pm
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DTW
32h 10m
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$1,590Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:10 pm - 9:30 pm
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45h 20m
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4:35 pm - 6:45 pm
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DTW
32h 10m
1 stop
$1,596Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, Jun 6

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Detroit to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Sep 9
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Oct 8
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,283
Turkish Airlines
Sep 21
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 28
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,320
Turkish Airlines
Sep 20
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 26
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,450

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Detroit to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Apr 29
DTW6:07 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
48h 48m
2 stops
CPT12:55 pmCape Town Intl
May 11
CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl
34h 26m
2 stops
DTW11:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,501
Qatar Airways
Sep 9
DTW6:18 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
45h 57m
2 stops
CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl
Oct 8
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
39h 26m
2 stops
DTW10:41 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,514
Qatar Airways
May 12
DTW6:08 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
48h 47m
2 stops
CPT12:55 pmCape Town Intl
May 19
CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl
34h 26m
2 stops
DTW11:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,532

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/8

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,283

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/21

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/28

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,320

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/20

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/26

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,450

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/29

6:07 am-12:55 pm

2 stops48h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

7:30 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$1,501

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

6:18 am-10:15 am

2 stops45h 57m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/8

1:15 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops39h 26m

$1,514

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/12

6:08 am-12:55 pm

2 stops48h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/19

7:30 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$1,532

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

6:07 am-12:55 pm

2 stops48h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

7:30 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$1,541

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/21

5:30 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops46h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/28

2:25 pm-4:32 pm

3 stops32h 07m

$1,545

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/21

8:50 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/28

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,590

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/23

6:10 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops45h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,596

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Fastest flight time

33h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Cape Town takes 33h 00m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Cape Town.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Cape Town

  • How far is Detroit to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    A flight from Detroit to Cape Town Intl will travel around 8276.9 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 33h 00m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Cape Town Intl Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,087Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,304 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,521Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,409 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,551Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,583 reviews
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