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$638+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTW
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sun 12/287:55 amCPT - DTW
1 stop36h 50mKLM
Sun 1/46:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop28h 45mKLM
Deal found 11/13$1,130
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 12/268:50 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops30h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:49 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop37h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,223
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sun 12/285:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/48:05 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,562
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/263:20 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/28:05 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,659

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Detroit (DTW). 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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,053
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$638
(SmartFares)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$980
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One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Detroit 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 Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Detroit

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Price

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

$1,053

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/28

7:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

6:05 pm-5:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

$1,130

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/26

8:50 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops30h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/2

7:49 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 21m

$1,223

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

12:12 pm-8:05 am

2 stops37h 53m

$1,325

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/28

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

8:05 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,562

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/26

3:20 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/2

8:05 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,659

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

8:50 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

9:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,759

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/13

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$638

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/5

2:30 pm-10:00 am

3 stops49h 30m

$658

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/13

6:55 pm-11:40 am

3 stops47h 45m

$697

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Deals found on 11/11

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Detroit

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 Cape Town to Detroit in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 Cape Town-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Cape Town-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $943). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,170). 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Detroit. 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 Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can take about 30h 01m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,223. Cape Town and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 8298 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Detroit 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 Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $943). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,170). 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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