What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Cape Town Intl?

Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Cape Town Intl

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

Prices for flights from Detroit to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. 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 necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R14 566 Cheap Flights from Detroit to Cape Town in 2026/27

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20:05 - 12:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 18:00CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R16 210Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

20:05 - 12:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 18:00CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R16 358Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 2

20:05 - 12:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 18:00CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R16 999Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

20:05 - 12:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 18:00CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R17 163Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26

20:05 - 12:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 18:00CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R17 245Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 2

21:05 - 12:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 00m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 18:00CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R17 804Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

21:05 - 12:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 00m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 18:00CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R18 265Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

13:14 - 10:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 20:06CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 31m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 678Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 23

13:35 - 10:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 20:06CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 31m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 744Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 7

13:35 - 10:30DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 20:06CPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 31m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 336Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 7

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Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Detroit to Cape Town flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Feb 7

DTW13:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 16m

2 stops

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Feb 23

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

38h 31m

2 stops

DTW20:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 678

Qatar Airways

Feb 21

DTW13:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 55m

2 stops

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Mar 7

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

38h 31m

2 stops

DTW20:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 744

Qatar Airways

Feb 21

DTW13:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 55m

2 stops

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Mar 7

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

38h 31m

2 stops

DTW20:06Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 336

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Detroit to Cape Town flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Nov 9

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

Nov 21

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

DTW18:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R16 210

Turkish Airlines

Jan 20

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

Feb 2

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

DTW18:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R16 358

Turkish Airlines

Nov 17

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

Nov 23

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

DTW18:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R16 999

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DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/11

20:05-12:05

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

0:55-18:00

1 stop24h 05m

R16 210

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 20/1

20:05-12:05

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

0:55-18:00

1 stop24h 05m

R16 358

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/11

20:05-12:05

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

0:55-18:00

1 stop24h 05m

R16 999

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/1

20:05-12:05

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/1

17:15-18:00

1 stop31h 45m

R17 163

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 20/1

20:05-12:05

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

0:55-18:00

1 stop24h 05m

R17 245

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/11

21:05-12:05

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

17:15-18:00

1 stop31h 45m

R17 804

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/11

21:05-12:05

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

17:15-18:00

1 stop31h 45m

R18 265

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/2

13:14-10:30

2 stops38h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

12:35-20:06

2 stops38h 31m

R19 678

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/2

13:35-10:30

2 stops37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/3

12:35-20:06

2 stops38h 31m

R19 744

DetroitCape Town

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/2

13:35-10:30

2 stops37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/3

12:35-20:06

2 stops38h 31m

R20 336

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R30 866 to R31 178.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 210.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Detroit, with most prices found around R19 432. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of March, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R24 479.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to Cape Town flight.

When to book flights from Detroit to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R14 566
Fastest flight time	33h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Detroit in the past 72 hours is R14 566. The best return flight deal from Detroit to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 210.

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?
There are 13320,4 km between Detroit and Cape Town Intl. Flights usually cover this in 33h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. 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 necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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