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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Detroit from R16 885

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTT
Sep 10 — Sep 171
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 11 August 2026.

Sun 30/820:05 -
2 stops22h 02m
Sun 6/919:45 -
1 stop40h 05m
Deal found 9/8R16 885
Thu 3/1220:50 -
1 stop34h 09m
Wed 23/1219:45 -
1 stop39h 50m
Deal found 10/8R17 532
Wed 4/1117:20 -
1 stop32h 40m
Sun 8/1120:05 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 10/8R18 001
Wed 2/120:30 -
2 stops26h 14m
Thu 24/128:25 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 10/8R19 812
Tue 1/120:30 -
2 stops38h 46m
Thu 24/1216:56 -
1 stop18h 39m
Deal found 10/8R20 863

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 11 August 2026.

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R16 885

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February
Delta
  • Delta
  • 30/8-6/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 07m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R69 714 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R24 220 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/8

20:05-12:07

2 stops22h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/9

19:45-17:50

1 stop40h 05m

R16 885
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/8

20:00-18:12

2 stops28h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/9

14:05-17:10

2 stops21h 05m

R17 532

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

17:20-19:00

1 stop32h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/11

20:05-12:05

1 stop33h 00m

R18 001

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

0:30-13:05

1 stop43h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 23/12

19:45-18:35

1 stop39h 50m

R21 155

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

20:35-20:40

2 stops31h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/11

16:27-12:10

2 stops36h 43m

R23 047

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-7:35

2 stops41h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/12

19:45-18:35

1 stop39h 50m

R23 322

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 R16 173). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in September is currently the most expensive (average of R24 147). 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.

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 48% 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.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 211.

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 16m.

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 04m.

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 11 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and United 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.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,8

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,8

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 103 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,8

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you

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 R16 885, Delta can have you in Detroit from Cape Town in 22h 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 R15 266, 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 108 and R16 164, respectively. Turkish Airlines is priced at 25% 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.

  • 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 R16 173). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in September is currently the most expensive (average of R24 147). 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 11 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 266AverageR17 655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 108AverageR16 267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 164AverageR17 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 287AverageR19 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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