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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Detroit from R19 287

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTT
Nov 23 — Nov 301
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 24 October 2025.

Thu 20/1117:15CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/1120:05DTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/10R19 287
Thu 20/1120:45CPT - DTW
2 stops46h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1112:41DTW - CPT
2 stops36h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/10R23 297
Sun 7/127:55CPT - DTW
1 stop36h 50mKLM
Sun 14/1218:00DTW - CPT
1 stop28h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/10R24 720
Sun 7/1215:20CPT - DTW
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1220:05DTW - CPT
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10R27 949
Thu 20/1123:10CPT - DTW
2 stops29h 54mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 24/1118:00DTW - CPT
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 22/10R30 744

Cheap 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 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 287

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 516
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R72 738 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 634 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cape Town

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

R19 287

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

20:45-12:10

2 stops46h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

12:41-8:05

2 stops36h 24m

R23 297

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

23:45-18:55

2 stops26h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 14/12

18:00-5:50

1 stop28h 50m

R25 293

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

15:20-18:10

2 stops33h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 14/12

20:05-14:35

2 stops35h 30m

R27 949

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

23:10-22:04

2 stops29h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

18:00-19:15

1 stop18h 15m

R30 744

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Deals found on 22/10

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit (average of R16 370). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in September is currently the most expensive (average of R19 565). 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 54% 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 721.

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 05m.

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 24 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andTurkish 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
1 405 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 995 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 023 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 R19 287, Turkish Airlines can have you in Detroit from Cape Town in 31h 55m. 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 662, KLM will fly you from Cape Town to Detroit and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R16 722 and R17 384, respectively. KLM 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit (average of R16 370). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in September is currently the most expensive (average of R19 565). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Detroit

Discover the top 3 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 24 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR16 662AverageR24 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 722AverageR18 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR17 384AverageR19 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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