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$1,014+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTW
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Detroit

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 February 12, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/118:50 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops26h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 3/1810:28 am
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops24h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,014
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:55 pm
CPT
-
DTW
3 stops35h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/185:34 pm
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops34h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,123
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/278:50 pm
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop33h 07m
United Airlines
Fri 4/39:30 pm
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops35h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,456
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2711:45 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops26h 17m
KLM
Fri 4/32:31 pm
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops24h 54m
KLM
Deal found 2/10$1,685
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1312:35 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops35h 59m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/176:00 am
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops28h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/9$1,731
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/138:50 pm
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops26h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 2/174:38 pm
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop18h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,891
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2710:05 am
CPT
-
DTW
3 stops42h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/310:30 am
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,897

Find 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 February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,014
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,058
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

8:50 pm-5:44 pm

2 stops26h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/18

10:28 am-5:00 pm

2 stops24h 32m

$1,014

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

6:55 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops35h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/18

5:34 pm-10:30 am

2 stops34h 56m

$1,123

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/27

8:50 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop33h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/3

9:30 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,456

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/27

10:05 am-10:37 pm

3 stops42h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/3

10:30 am-10:20 am

2 stops41h 50m

$1,897

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Deals found on 2/11

Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Detroit

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $945). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,127). 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.

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 26h 54m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,014. Cape Town and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 8298 mi.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $945). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,127). 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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