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$542+ 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTW
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sat 10/25
Sat 11/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,050
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$542
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,192
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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 September 25, 2025.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/79:30 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/148:15 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/23$1,046
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 11/78:50 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops27h 07mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/142:35 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$1,114
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/148:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/23$1,134
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 11/308:00 amCPT - DTW
1 stop36h 10mKLM
Sun 12/71:22 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops25h 33mKLM
Deal found 9/23$4,834
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Mon 12/19:30 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop30h 18mDelta
Sun 12/77:05 amDTW - CPT
1 stop29h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/23$4,975
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Sun 11/309:30 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop24h 47mDelta
Sat 12/62:43 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops32h 07mDelta
Deal found 9/23$5,013
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 12/26:55 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/76:45 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops34h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/23$5,559
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Sat 11/2911:45 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop44h 25mKLM
Sun 12/71:22 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops25h 33mKLM
Deal found 9/23$5,709

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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

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

9:30 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop31h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/14

8:15 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,046

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

$1,050

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

8:50 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops27h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/14

2:35 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$1,114

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

7:22 pm-8:05 am

2 stops30h 43m

$1,196

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

8:50 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops31h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

9:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,758

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/30

8:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/7

1:22 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$4,834

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/12

8:45 am-12:19 am

2 stops46h 34m

$542

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/12

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$623

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Deals found on 9/24

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 September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Related info for your journey

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 27h 07m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,114. 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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