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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Detroit from R10 275

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 — DTT
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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 8 March 2026.

Sun 26/420:05
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop26h 46m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 2/512:15
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop23h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/3R15 478
Tue 21/420:05
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop25h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/419:47
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops36h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R16 321
Sun 26/420:05
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop25h 28m
Delta
Sat 2/512:15
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/3R16 668
Tue 21/420:05
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop22h 52m
Delta
Tue 28/416:05
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop23h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/3R16 800
Fri 17/49:10
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops43h 07m
SWISS
Fri 24/411:00
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops37h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 3/3R22 168
Thu 23/416:35
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/420:50
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3R23 407
Fri 17/423:45
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops25h 39m
KLM
Fri 24/422:20
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop41h 05m
KLM
Deal found 3/3R23 705
Fri 17/420:00
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop28h 48m
United Airlines
Fri 24/416:15
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop18h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3R23 886
Thu 23/413:00
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops40h 49m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/46:00
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops47h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3R24 151

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 8 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 478

One-way from

R10 275

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 833
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 26/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 21m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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24/5
  • 24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 37m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R54 584 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 425 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 8 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Detroit that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

20:05-15:08

2 stops25h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

13:27-17:50

2 stops22h 23m

R16 668

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

23:45-19:24

2 stops25h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 24/4

22:20-21:25

1 stop41h 05m

R23 705

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

20:00-18:48

1 stop28h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 24/4

16:15-17:10

1 stop18h 55m

R23 886

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

13:00-23:49

2 stops40h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/4

6:00-11:30

2 stops47h 30m

R24 151

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

12:35-17:58

2 stops35h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

17:29-10:30

2 stops35h 01m

R28 165
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

20:50-10:54

1 stop20h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

14:40-17:00

2 stops20h 20m

R30 609

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R30 692

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

19:50-11:06

1 stop21h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/4

9:00-15:20

2 stops24h 20m

R31 402
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

14:25-8:02

3 stops47h 37m

R10 275

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R10 919

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your 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 59% 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 R15 911.

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 07m.

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 8 March 2026.
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
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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
9 406 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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
7,3
Good
4 248 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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 R16 668, Delta can have you in Detroit from Cape Town in 25h 03m. 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 592, 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 R15 774 and R16 455, respectively. Turkish Airlines is priced at 20% 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Detroit

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 592AverageR17 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 774AverageR16 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 455AverageR17 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 587AverageR18 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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