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$1,082+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Detroit (DTT)

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTT
Sep 8 — Sep 151
Tue 9/8
Tue 9/15
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 August 9, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/78:50 pm -
2 stops27h 40m
Sat 11/142:45 pm -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 8/4$1,082
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/188:00 pm -
2 stops30h 25m
Fri 9/254:36 pm -
1 stop18h 34m
Deal found 8/4$1,086
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/912:30 am -
1 stop24h 18m
Mon 11/166:15 pm -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 8/4$1,092
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/912:30 am -
1 stop24h 18m
Mon 11/161:27 pm -
2 stops26h 13m
Deal found 8/4$1,093
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/116:25 pm -
2 stops28h 04m
Wed 11/186:15 pm -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 8/4$1,103
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1012:30 am -
2 stops27h 50m
Tue 11/174:15 pm -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 8/4$1,112
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1012:55 am -
1 stop24h 05m
Mon 11/168:05 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 8/4$1,113
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/45:20 pm -
1 stop32h 40m
Sun 11/88:05 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 8/6$1,114
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/116:25 pm -
2 stops28h 04m
Wed 11/182:55 pm -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 8/4$1,128

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 (DTT). 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 August 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,082
(United Airlines)

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Cheapest in

February
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Detroit that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/9

8:50 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop26h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/16

2:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,082

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/8

8:50 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops23h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/15

3:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,082
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

8:50 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops24h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/18

5:12 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop17h 48m

$1,082

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/18

8:00 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops25h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/25

10:25 am-5:10 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$1,086

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/4

5:20 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/8

8:05 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,114

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/13

5:20 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/18

8:05 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,140
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/26

4:35 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops50h 55m

$2,905
Quickest one-way

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/27

8:00 pm-3:27 pm

2 stops25h 27m

$3,454

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/26

4:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$3,955

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/27

4:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$5,501

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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 flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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 flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit (average of $1,000). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,493). 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?

    United Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Detroit in just under 26h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Cape Town and Detroit 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit (average of $1,000). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,493). 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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