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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from R11 675

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTW
May 18 — May 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 April 2026.

Sat 30/519:30
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops34h 07m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/613:02
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops41h 53m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R22 844
Mon 22/623:15
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop42h 34m
Delta
Thu 30/78:25
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Delta
Deal found 14/4R22 991
Wed 24/623:15
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops39h 17m
Delta
Wed 29/720:57
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop38h 53m
Delta
Deal found 14/4R23 089
Fri 29/519:30
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops34h 07m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/613:02
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops41h 53m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R23 154
Sun 21/620:00
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop33h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 3/86:00
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/4R23 187
Tue 2/623:15
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops28h 14m
KLM
Tue 9/622:25
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop41h 00m
KLM
Deal found 17/4R23 889
Mon 22/623:15
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop42h 34m
Delta
Mon 3/812:15
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
Delta
Deal found 14/4R24 624
Wed 24/623:15
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops39h 17m
Delta
Fri 31/720:57
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop38h 53m
Delta
Deal found 14/4R24 722
Sun 21/620:00
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop33h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 1/810:13
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop23h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/4R24 967
Sat 20/623:15
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop42h 34m
Delta
Thu 30/715:59
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop19h 51m
Delta
Deal found 14/4R25 048

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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R22 844

One-way from

R11 675

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 974
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/5-6/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 904 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 388 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

23:15-11:49

1 stop42h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/8

12:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

R22 991
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

23:15-21:29

2 stops28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/6

7:03-21:25

2 stops32h 22m

R23 954

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

23:15-9:25

2 stops40h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/7

12:45-17:50

2 stops23h 05m

R25 146

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/7

13:15-20:24

2 stops37h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/7

17:27-10:15

2 stops34h 48m

R25 799

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

17:55-13:55

1 stop26h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 21/7

16:00-9:30

1 stop35h 30m

R31 074

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

23:15-19:44

2 stops26h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/6

22:25-21:25

1 stop41h 00m

R31 172

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

19:30-21:32

2 stops32h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R31 906

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

17:55-13:55

1 stop26h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 21/7

10:13-9:30

2 stops41h 17m

R32 380

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

19:30-23:31

3 stops34h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/6

14:55-13:10

3 stops40h 15m

R33 996

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

20:00-23:51

1 stop33h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

19:45-15:20

1 stop37h 35m

R38 209

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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 18 April 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
8 422 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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
8 422 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 422 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 422 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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
9 604 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 422 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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
4 306 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 422 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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 R23 954, Delta can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Cape Town in 28h 14m. 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 413 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and KLM, starting at R16 012 and R16 265 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 11% 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.

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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 18 April 2026.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 413AverageR17 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 012AverageR16 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 265AverageR16 874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 444AverageR19 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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