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$877+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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.
DTW — CPT
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:53 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops36h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:55 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops32h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,040
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/148:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/295:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,070
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/146:45 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/295:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,075
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/285:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,089
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/158:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/285:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/158:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/295:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,115
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/305:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,128
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/275:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/134:39 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops46h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/265:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,153
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/265:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,155
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/158:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/305:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,156
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/265:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,174

Find flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,018
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$877
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,198
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($395 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Cape Town

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/25

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,179

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,184

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/14

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/27

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,185

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

6:02 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 18m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

7:00 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops32h 58m

$1,370

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,377

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,451

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

4:38 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/25

8:50 pm-10:59 am

1 stop21h 09m

$1,522

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

4:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/27

9:30 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,522

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

4:38 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/26

8:50 pm-10:59 am

1 stop21h 09m

$1,522

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

4:38 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

8:50 pm-10:01 am

1 stop20h 11m

$1,522

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town

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

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

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 44% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,088 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

    For as low as $1,179, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 32h 45m. There are 8298 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Turkish Airlines, at $1,039, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town for 40% 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.

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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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,521Average$2,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,575Average$1,698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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