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$573+ Cheap flights from Michigan 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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CPT
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Michigan to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/231:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,067
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/19:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/172:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,072
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/229:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/222:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,112
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/131:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,133
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/211:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,137
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/85:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/10$1,151
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/229:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/192:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,157
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/192:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,182
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/253:25 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops48h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,211
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/229:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/203:25 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops48h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:47 amORD - CPT
2 stops23h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/258:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,236
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/193:24 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/249:30 amCPT - DTW
2 stops45h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,260

Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$972
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$573
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,520
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to Cape Town that are best for you.

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

9:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/19

5:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,114

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/19

1:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,157

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,183

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,183

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,183

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,208

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/6

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,223

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/29

8:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/6

4:40 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,243

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,248

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

10:53 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

9:30 pm-9:58 am

1 stop20h 28m

$1,252

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Michigan to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Cape Town (average of $1,028). Flying from Michigan to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,907). 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 MI to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 November 13, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Michigan to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Michigan to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Michigan to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Michigan to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Michigan?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Michigan, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.

  • How long is the flight from Michigan to Cape Town?

    Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Delta can get you from Michigan to Cape Town in just under 21h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 10m. Michigan and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8513 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Michigan to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $815. Users have also found prices from $864 and $1,081 on Turkish Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to Cape Town?

    The most popular route from Michigan to Cape Town is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Cape Town Intl or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cape Town Intl.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Michigan to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Michigan to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Michigan to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Michigan to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to Cape Town?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Cape Town (average of $1,028). Flying from Michigan to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,907). 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 4 airlines flying from Michigan to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,381Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,482Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,508Average$1,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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