What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $861. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,174 while deals on KLM start at $1,561 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Delta, KLM or Turkish Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town are found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in November. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in October are about $1,804 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $1,157.

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

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Round-trip from	$1,183 (Turkish Airlines)
One-way from	$589 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,877

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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 July 29, 2025.

Mon 11/38:05 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines

Thu 11/135:15 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,062

Mon 11/38:05 pmDTW - CPT

2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/135:15 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,347

Thu 10/232:45 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/307:50 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,551

Wed 9/104:00 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop35h 30mLufthansa

Wed 9/173:20 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops28h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 7/28

$1,567

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Mon 10/209:00 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/285:15 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,183

Thu 10/232:45 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/318:50 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop19h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,551

Wed 9/104:00 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop35h 30mLufthansa

Wed 9/172:15 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops29h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 7/27

$1,567

Wed 9/102:10 pmDTW - CPT

3 stops41h 15mSWISS

Wed 9/172:15 pmCPT - DTW

3 stops38h 07mSWISS

Deal found 7/28

$1,631

Sat 10/119:00 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/257:00 amCPT - DTW

2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,633

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Sun 8/39:22 pmDTW - CPT

2 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/107:35 pmCPT - DTW

3 stops33h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$2,197

Wed 8/279:00 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 9/34:35 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,417

Wed 8/2711:00 amDTW - CPT

2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/33:20 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops25h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,565

Wed 8/274:00 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop35h 30mLufthansa

Wed 9/32:15 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops29h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 7/28

$1,572

Wed 8/278:30 pmDTW - CPT

3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/33:15 pmCPT - DTW

3 stops37h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,832

One-way flights from Detroit to Cape Town
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Sat 10/1111:22 amDTW - CPT

2 stops52h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$589

Wed 10/89:00 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$861

Mon 10/66:00 amDTW - CPT

2 stops46h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/28

$1,174

Mon 10/135:55 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop21h 35mKLM

Deal found 7/28

$1,561

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DTW - CPT

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/20

9:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/28

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,183

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/23

2:45 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/31

8:50 pm-10:06 am

1 stop19h 16m

$1,551

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

4:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

2:15 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$1,567

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

2:10 pm-1:25 pm

3 stops41h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

2:15 pm-10:22 pm

3 stops38h 07m

$1,631

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

9:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/25

7:00 am-7:10 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$1,633

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

11:22 am-9:45 pm

2 stops52h 23m

$589

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/8

9:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

$861

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

6:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops46h 50m

$1,174

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/13

5:55 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,561

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to CPT?

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, and Qatar Airways from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,683 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,899 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,925 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
Turkish Airlines, at $1,183, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Lufthansa. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $861. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,174 while deals on KLM start at $1,561 one-way.
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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,024	Average$1,173	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
KLM	Cheapest$1,531	Average$1,911	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$1,550	Average$1,965	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,575	Average$1,767	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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