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$609+ 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 1/26. 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 Michigan to Cape Town

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 December 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/209:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop44h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/81:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/11$1,306
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/3110:35 pmORD - CPT
2 stops30h 50mLufthansa
Sat 1/173:55 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops54h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$1,604
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:25 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 45mKLM
Sat 1/178:00 amCPT - ORD
2 stops41h 45mKLM
Deal found 12/11$1,621
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/318:00 amORD - CPT
3 stops45h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 1/172:20 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops30h 54mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,677
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/315:10 pmORD - CPT
1 stop30h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 1/1710:10 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop26h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,710
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/311:37 pmORD - CPT
1 stop20h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/98:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,852
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/309:23 pmORD - CPT
2 stops36h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/98:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,856
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/301:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10$1,984
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/234:40 pmGRR - CPT
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/269:00 amCPT - GRR
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,018
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/309:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/81:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/11$2,031
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 United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/313:53 pmORD - CPT
1 stop18h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/78:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop20h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,045

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$975
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One-way from

$609
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Average price

$2,121
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$975

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

9:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

3:20 pm-11:05 am

2 stops26h 45m

$1,177

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

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/14

3:20 pm-10:05 am

2 stops26h 45m

$1,183

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

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/20

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,196

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/16

3:20 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,290

South BendCape Town

SBN - CPT

SBNCPT

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 2/28

7:37 pm-10:20 am

2 stops31h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

10:10 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops29h 43m

$1,295

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

1:50 pm-2:21 pm

3 stops32h 31m

$1,326

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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 $1,045). 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 December 12, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Michigan to Cape Town?

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 American Airlines can get you from Michigan to Cape Town in just under 20h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 10m. Michigan and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8513 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cape Town Intl or Chicago Midway - 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 $1,045). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,381Average$1,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,422Average$1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,482Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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