$924+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Cape Town (CPT)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — CPT
Nov 16 — Nov 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Cape TownExplore 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 October 17, 2026.
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 October 17, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/59:05 pm -
1 stop42h 55m
Tue 11/1712:55 am -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 10/12![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$967
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Fri 11/278:05 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Fri 12/45:15 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 10/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,039
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/69:05 pm -
1 stop32h 00m
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1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 10/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,083
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/301:34 pm -
2 stops44h 51m
Mon 12/712:35 pm -
2 stops39h 56m
Deal found 10/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,358
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/308:05 pm -
2 stops63h 00m
Mon 12/75:15 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 10/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,484
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Mon 11/308:05 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Mon 12/75:15 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 10/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,487
Best flights from Detroit to Cape TownDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 17, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 17, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Fri 11/278:05 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Fri 12/45:15 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 10/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,039
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/82:59 pm -
2 stops24h 41m
Tue 2/2312:30 am -
2 stops26h 44m
Deal found 10/12![KLM logo]()
$1,588
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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1 stop25h 05m
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1 stop34h 54m
Deal found 10/14![Delta logo]()
$1,721
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/248:05 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
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1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 10/12![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,053
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/59:05 pm -
1 stop42h 55m
Wed 11/182:00 pm -
2 stops35h 00m
Deal found 10/12![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,285
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Wed 1/208:05 pm -
2 stops59h 30m
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1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 10/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,328
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/217:00 am -
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1 stop41h 13m
Deal found 10/14![KLM logo]()
$1,754
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sat 2/68:05 pm -
2 stops37h 40m
Sun 2/215:15 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 10/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,420
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Mon 11/308:05 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Mon 12/75:15 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 10/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,487
Last-minute flights from Detroit to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town. Data last updated October 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town. Data last updated October 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/59:05 pm -
1 stop42h 55m
Tue 11/1712:55 am -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 10/12![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$967
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/69:05 pm -
1 stop32h 00m
Fri 11/135:15 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 10/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,083
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Fri 11/278:05 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Fri 12/45:15 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 10/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,039
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/301:34 pm -
2 stops44h 51m
Mon 12/712:35 pm -
2 stops39h 56m
Deal found 10/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,358
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/308:05 pm -
2 stops63h 00m
Mon 12/75:15 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 10/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,484
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Mon 11/308:05 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Mon 12/75:15 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 10/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,487
One-way flights from Detroit to Cape TownSearch for one-way flight options from Detroit to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 17, 2026.
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/298:05 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$924
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/298:25 pm -
3 stops57h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$930
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/288:05 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/14![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$962
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/288:05 pm -
3 stops37h 05m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,089
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/281:34 pm -
2 stops37h 56m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,100
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/288:05 pm -
2 stops63h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,108
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/284:05 pm -
1 stop35h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/16![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,414
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 October 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $967 (Gotogate) |
One-way from | $924 (Flightnetwork) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $2,319 |
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DetroitCape Town
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl
DTWCPT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 11/29
8:05 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop33h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$924
DetroitCape Town
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl
DTWCPT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 11/29
8:25 pm-1:00 pm
3 stops57h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$930
DetroitCape Town
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl
DTWCPT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 11/28
8:05 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop33h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$962
DetroitCape Town
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl
DTWCPT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 11/27
8:05 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop33h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 12/4
5:15 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop31h 45m
$1,039
DetroitCape Town
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl
DTWCPT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 1/24
8:05 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop33h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 2/14
5:15 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop31h 45m
$1,053
DetroitCape Town
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl
DTWCPT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 11/28
8:05 pm-4:10 pm
3 stops37h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,089
DetroitCape Town
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl
DTWCPT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 11/28
1:34 pm-10:30 am
2 stops37h 56m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,100
DetroitCape Town
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl
DTWCPT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 12/28
8:05 pm-6:35 pm
2 stops63h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,108
DetroitCape Town
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl
DTWCPT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 11/5
9:05 pm-11:00 pm
1 stop42h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/18
2:00 pm-6:00 pm
2 stops35h 00m
$1,285
DetroitCape Town
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CPT Cape Town Intl
DTWCPT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 1/20
8:05 pm-2:35 pm
2 stops59h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 2/2
12:55 am-6:00 pm
1 stop24h 05m
$1,328
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Cape Town?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Cape Town (average of $1,182). Flying from Detroit to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,864). 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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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 17, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,071 | Average$1,177 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,436 | Average$2,021 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,490 | Average$2,161 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |