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$693+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CPT
Dec 21 — Dec 281
Sun 12/21
Sun 12/28
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 21, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/179:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/242:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/20$1,118
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 11/239:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/253:25 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops48h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$1,256
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/19:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/63:25 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops48h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$1,317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/32:24 pmORD - CPT
1 stop19h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/228:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,332
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/115:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,397
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/95:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop28h 30mKLM
Tue 1/138:00 amCPT - ORD
1 stop38h 20mKLM
Deal found 11/20$1,415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/46:45 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/1110:10 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops28h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 11/267:00 amFNT - CPT
2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/38:50 pmCPT - FNT
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,426
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/134:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop34h 40mLufthansa
Sat 12/209:30 amCPT - ORD
1 stop40h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$1,431
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/22:01 pmORD - CPT
3 stops35h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/57:10 amCPT - ORD
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/303:53 pmORD - CPT
1 stop18h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/189:30 amCPT - ORD
1 stop40h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/96:35 amDTW - CPT
2 stops44h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:55 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops48h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,461

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 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$972
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$693
(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 21, 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

Wed 2/18

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

2:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 05m

$1,123

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,175

South BendCape Town

SBN - CPT

SBNCPT

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 1/19

10:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/27

8:50 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop30h 06m

$1,192

South BendCape Town

SBN - CPT

SBNCPT

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 1/17

10:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/27

8:50 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop30h 06m

$1,192

South BendCape Town

SBN - CPT

SBNCPT

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 1/17

10:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

8:50 pm-3:06 pm

2 stops25h 16m

$1,196

South BendCape Town

SBN - CPT

SBNCPT

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 1/18

1:19 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops21h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

8:50 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop30h 06m

$1,196

South BendCape Town

SBN - CPT

SBNCPT

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 1/20

1:19 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops21h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/27

8:50 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops30h 18m

$1,196

South BendCape Town

SBN - CPT

SBNCPT

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 1/17

10:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

8:50 pm-3:06 pm

2 stops25h 16m

$1,196

South BendCape Town

SBN - CPT

SBNCPT

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 1/18

11:47 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/27

8:50 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$1,196

Grand RapidsCape Town

GRR - CPT

GRRCPT

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 1/17

2:05 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

9:30 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops33h 27m

$1,197

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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 21, 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, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Michigan to Cape Town in just under 22h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 20m. Michigan and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8418 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 21, 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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