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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from R10 165

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTW
Apr 3 — Apr 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Detroit

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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 4 March 2026.

Sun 26/420:00
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop28h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 7/96:00
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3R16 506
Tue 22/1221:30
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop22h 04m
Delta
Mon 4/120:05
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops26h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/3R17 535
Thu 16/420:25
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop23h 48m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 4/712:15
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop23h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/3R18 303
Tue 14/423:45
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop25h 05m
Delta
Tue 21/47:00
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops32h 25m
Delta
Deal found 28/2R18 483
Wed 15/47:40
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop34h 11m
Delta
Sat 4/712:15
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop23h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/3R19 006
Wed 18/317:15
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 22/320:55
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/3R19 676
Fri 17/49:10
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops43h 07m
SWISS
Fri 24/411:00
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops37h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 3/3R21 931

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 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 506

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 882
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/4-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 11m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 882 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 362 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

20:00-18:51

1 stop28h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/9

6:00-15:20

1 stop27h 20m

R16 506

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

20:25-14:13

1 stop23h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/7

12:15-17:50

1 stop23h 35m

R18 303

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

23:45-23:09

2 stops29h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 21/4

7:10-21:25

2 stops32h 15m

R18 581

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-19:00

1 stop31h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

20:55-11:50

1 stop32h 55m

R19 676

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

12:35-23:59

2 stops41h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

17:29-17:30

2 stops42h 01m

R26 426

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

20:35-9:56

2 stops43h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

17:29-12:10

2 stops36h 41m

R29 057

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

14:25-8:02

3 stops47h 37m

R10 165

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R10 802

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of R15 493). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R18 418). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated 4 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Delta, KLM, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7,9
Good
8 245 reviews
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Food

7,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7,9
Good
8 245 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 245 reviews
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Food

7,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 464 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 245 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 383 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 245 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 241 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 245 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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?

    For as low as R18 303, United Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Cape Town in 23h 48m. Cape Town and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 13354 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R15 425 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and KLM, starting at R15 606 and R16 279 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 10% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 holiday 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of R15 493). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R18 418). 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 Cape Town to Detroit

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Detroit. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 425AverageR17 459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 606AverageR16 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 279AverageR16 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 410AverageR18 510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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