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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Detroit from R12 024

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTT
květen 4 — květen 111
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 4 duben 2026.

po 23/1117:15
CPT
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DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
pá 27/1120:05
DTW
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CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R17 400
pá 23/1016:35
CPT
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DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
pá 20/1120:05
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4R19 706
pá 6/1117:15
CPT
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DTW
1 stop32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
út 10/1120:05
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/3R19 876
čt 23/419:50
CPT
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DTW
2 stops34h 08m
United Airlines
ne 10/513:41
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops37h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/3R22 725
čt 23/419:50
CPT
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DTW
2 stops34h 08m
United Airlines
út 12/56:00
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops45h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/3R22 962
st 22/416:35
CPT
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DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
st 13/520:50
DTW
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CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3R23 166
pá 23/1016:35
CPT
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DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
pá 20/1120:05
DTW
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CPT
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4R23 250
po 1/619:30
CPT
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DTW
2 stops32h 02m
Qatar Airways
po 15/610:20
DTW
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CPT
2 stops41h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/4R23 352
út 26/519:30
CPT
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DTW
2 stops32h 02m
Qatar Airways
út 9/617:29
DTW
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CPT
2 stops37h 26m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/4R23 759

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 4 duben 2026.

Round-trip from

R22 725

One-way from

R12 024

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 521
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/4-10/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 57m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R6 817 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 633 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 4 duben 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Detroit that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

út 26/5

19:30-21:32

2 stops32h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

út 9/6

17:29-12:55

2 stops37h 26m

R23 759

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

út 26/5

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

út 9/6

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R23 793

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

ne 10/5

13:00-21:21

2 stops38h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ne 17/5

9:43-11:30

2 stops43h 47m

R23 793

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

ne 3/5

19:30-0:45

2 stops35h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

st 30/12

15:56-10:30

2 stops35h 34m

R23 793

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

čt 4/6

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

so 13/6

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R24 675

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

st 3/6

23:15-11:37

1 stop42h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

út 16/6

18:15-21:25

1 stop21h 10m

R25 031
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

ne 3/5

20:05-0:44

1 stop34h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

st 30/12

18:00-19:15

1 stop18h 15m

R25 591

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

st 3/6

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

so 13/6

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R25 879

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

ne 10/5

23:15-16:56

1 stop23h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ne 17/5

7:46-21:25

2 stops31h 39m

R26 761

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

ne 19/4

19:30-23:25

2 stops33h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

po 11/5

6:10-12:55

2 stops48h 45m

R27 592

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Detroit?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Detroit?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Detroit chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Detroit on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Detroit?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 335.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Detroit?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Detroit, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Detroit?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.

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 duben 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Cape Town to Detroit have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 487 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 298 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 545 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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?

    For as low as R23 759, Qatar Airways can have you in Detroit from Cape Town in 32h 02m. There are 13354 km between Cape Town and Detroit. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at R16 007, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Cape Town to Detroit and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R16 630 and R16 893, respectively. Turkish Airlines is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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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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 duben 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 007AverageR18 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 630AverageR17 018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 893AverageR17 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 078AverageR20 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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