How to get from Detroit to Cape Town

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via New York: about 19h 27m including the connection. Other options: via London, Amsterdam, Munich and Paris. Two tickets from $1,266.

Flights from Detroit to Cape Town

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via New York
19h 27m
two tickets, via New York
$1,266
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,281 mi (13,327 km)
fastest
Via New York
19h 27m
with the connection
Detroit to New York flight 1h 59m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Cape Town: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Cape Town flight 14h 28m
two ticketsfrom $1,266
Via London
United Kingdom
22h 5m
with the connection
Detroit to London flight 7h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Cape Town: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Cape Town flight 11h 35m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
22h 13m
with the connection
Detroit to Amsterdam flight 7h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Cape Town flight 11h 23m
two ticketsfrom $1,421
Via Munich
Germany
22h 35m
with the connection
Detroit to Munich flight 8h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Cape Town flight 11h 15m
Via Paris
France
22h 38m
with the connection
Detroit to Paris flight 7h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Cape Town flight 11h 53m
two ticketsfrom $1,661

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Cape Town

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, +18° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +18°. In November it is +25° by day and +15° at night, sea +17°, with 5 rainy days.

Jan
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Feb
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Mar
+26° +16° +17° 7 days
Apr
+24° +13° +16° 4 days
May
+20° +11° +16° 8 days
Jun
+19° +10° +15° 10 days
Jul
+17° +8° +14° 12 days
Aug
+18° +8° +14° 10 days
Sep
+19° +9° +15° 6 days
Oct
+23° +12° +16° 5 days
Nov
+25° +15° +17° 5 days
Dec
+26° +16° +18° 5 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Cape Town?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New York.
What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Cape Town?
Via New York: 1h 59m to the connection, 14h 28m after it, about 19h 27m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Detroit to Cape Town with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $1,266. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Cape Town?
New York (19h 27m total), London (22h 5m total), Amsterdam (22h 13m total), Munich (22h 35m total) and Paris (22h 38m total).
How far is Cape Town from Detroit?
8,281 mi (13,327 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.