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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Cape Townby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cape Town by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane DTW - CPT
    17h 43m
    R 11,680–37,940

  2. Fly to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane DTW - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    29h 14m
    R 13,554–43,072

Detroit (DTW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration18h 56mAverage Duration
TicketR 11,569Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,381.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 43m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Cape Town, South Africa?

United Airlines, Delta, and Air France fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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