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$596+ 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
ene. 3 — ene. 101
sáb. 1/3
sáb. 1/10
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 diciembre 4, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/31:05 pmORD - CPT
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
mié. 12/102:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/2$1,370
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
vie. 12/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
mié. 12/312:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4$1,554
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/108:44 amDTW - CPT
2 stops30h 11mDelta
dom. 12/219:30 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop26h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/2$1,579
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
jue. 12/189:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
mar. 12/301:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3$1,582
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
lun. 12/292:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4$1,584
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
jue. 12/48:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
jue. 12/115:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,595
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/249:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
dom. 12/281:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4$1,630
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/69:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
lun. 12/292:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4$1,659
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
mié. 12/39:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/106:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,692
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
dom. 12/79:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
mar. 12/301:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3$1,714
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
mar. 12/237:23 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops31h 57mAmerican Airlines
mié. 1/148:35 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops31h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,722
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
dom. 12/79:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop26h 20mIberia
mar. 12/308:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop26h 35mIberia
Deal found 12/3$1,739

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 diciembre 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$972
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$596
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,158
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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 diciembre 4, 2025.
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/2

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 2/15

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,034

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/14

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/12

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$1,077

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/30

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 2/8

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,077

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 2/27

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 3/8

1:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,077

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/26

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 1/28

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,115

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/5

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 1/19

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,189

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/26

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 1/28

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,257

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 1/23

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 2/1

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,279

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 1/24

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 1/29

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,321

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/14

5:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/12

6:50 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops50h 25m

$1,356

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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 $1,045). 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 diciembre 4, 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?

    Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and Delta 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 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 $1,045). 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 diciembre 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,381Average$1,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,422Average$1,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,482Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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