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$885+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — CPT
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/48:05 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/195:15 pm
CPT
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DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,087
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/298:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/134:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,088
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/108:05 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/195:15 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,094
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/98:05 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/205:15 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,097
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/108:05 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/205:15 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,117
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/118:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/134:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,149
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/38:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/174:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,184
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 5/104:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,186
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/48:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/154:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,187
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/74:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,217
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/38:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/204:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,227
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/48:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/184:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,247

Find flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,087
(oojo)

One-way from

$885
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,785
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Cape Town that are best for you.

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,087

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/12

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/16

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,253

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

8:05 pm-9:45 am

2 stops54h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,325

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/14

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,327

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

2:40 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

1:50 pm-10:10 pm

3 stops39h 20m

$1,332

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops48h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/14

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops39h 39m

$1,373

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

9:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

8:50 pm-10:08 am

1 stop20h 18m

$1,467

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

2:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/13

9:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,524

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

2:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/12

9:30 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop29h 53m

$1,524

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

$885

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Cape Town (average of $1,045). Flying from Detroit to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,188). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Detroit to Cape Town can take about 32h 45m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,087. There are 8298 mi between Detroit and Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,056, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Detroit to Cape Town and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,521 and $1,552, respectively. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Cape Town for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Cape Town?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Cape Town (average of $1,045). Flying from Detroit to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,188). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,056Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,521Average$2,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,552Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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