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$809+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CPT
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:55 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/84:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,450
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1010:30 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
KLM
Sun 10/1811:15 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop42h 20m
KLM
Deal found 7/22$1,461
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:00 am
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops46h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/167:30 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops33h 27m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/23$1,462
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Trip.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 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/275:20 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,474
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/29:05 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/55:20 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,480
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/215:30 pm
DTW
-
CPT
3 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/273:10 pm
CPT
-
DTW
3 stops55h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,488
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 9/118:55 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/254:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,490
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/308:55 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/194:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,510

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,450
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$809
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,622
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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 July 27, 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

Sun 9/6

8:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/22

4:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,450

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/14

8:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/21

4:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,490

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

8:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/14

4:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,567

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

8:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/8

11:05 am-6:50 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,578

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/2

9:05 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/5

2:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,583

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/5

8:05 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/19

2:00 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,583

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops46h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/16

7:30 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops33h 27m

$1,591
Quickest round-trip

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

4:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/11

8:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$1,631

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

8:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/16

2:00 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,708
Cheapest one-way

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/5

9:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop42h 55m

$946

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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 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 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.

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 July 27, 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
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,452 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,045 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

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 $1,499, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 25h 13m. 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 $1,071, 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 44% 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 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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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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,071Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,436Average$2,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,551Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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