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$652+ 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CPT
mai 26 — juin 21
mar. 5/26
mar. 6/2
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 avril 26, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
mer. 9/98:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
jeu. 10/84:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,397
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
lun. 9/288:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
jeu. 10/14:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,435
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
sam. 11/148:05 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
mer. 11/255:15 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,470
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
sam. 11/148:05 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
jeu. 11/265:15 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,517
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
mer. 9/96:18 am
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops45h 57m
Qatar Airways
jeu. 10/87:30 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops33h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,520
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
mer. 11/118:05 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
mer. 11/255:15 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,556
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
lun. 11/237:30 am
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops24h 05m
Ethiopian Air
jeu. 12/31:50 pm
CPT
-
DTW
3 stops34h 07m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/23$1,582
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
mar. 11/106:00 am
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops45h 30m
Qatar Airways
ven. 11/2012:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops42h 14m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,590
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
mar. 11/248:05 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 11/305:15 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,596
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
mer. 11/116:00 am
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops45h 30m
Qatar Airways
mar. 11/2412:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops42h 14m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,610
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/276:50 pm
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops63h 50m
Multiple Airlines
dim. 6/76:25 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops49h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,611

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 avril 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,397
(oojo)

One-way from

$829
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,348
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 avril 26, 2026.
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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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 9/9

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 10/8

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,397

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 9/28

8:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 10/1

4:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,435

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 6/10

6:04 am-1:10 pm

2 stops49h 06m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 6/17

7:30 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$1,849
Quickest round-trip

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 5/13

3:05 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 5/25

7:40 am-11:42 am

1 stop34h 02m

$1,964

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 5/20

6:08 am-1:10 pm

2 stops49h 02m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 5/27

7:30 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$1,967

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 9/28

6:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 10/1

1:15 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops33h 17m

$2,021

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 5/27

7:47 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops37h 33m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 6/7

8:00 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop33h 51m

$2,037

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 6/1

6:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 6/8

11:15 pm-11:49 am

1 stop42h 34m

$2,037
Cheapest one-way

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sam. 9/19

10:27 pm-6:00 am

2 stops49h 33m

$652

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 5/4

6:07 am-1:10 pm

2 stops49h 03m

$829

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Deals found on 4/26

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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.

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,136). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,408). 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.

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 avril 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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
8,458 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
8,458 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,458 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
7.4
Good
4,335 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,458 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
9,659 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,458 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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 $1,397, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 33h. 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 $1,087, 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 37% 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,136). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,408). 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 avril 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,087Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,521Average$1,950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,551Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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