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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Detroit from R10 435

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTT
Feb 2 — Feb 91
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 3 January 2026.

Mon 16/221:30CPT - DTW
1 stop27h 08mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 23/216:10DTW - CPT
1 stop20h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/1R15 604
Mon 16/220:50CPT - DTW
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/26:00DTW - CPT
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1R16 627
Thu 29/118:55CPT - DTW
2 stops33h 13mBritish Airways
Mon 2/213:08DTW - CPT
2 stops40h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/1R20 805
Thu 29/117:15CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/220:05DTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R24 107
Mon 16/28:30CPT - DTW
3 stops45h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/25:09DTW - CPT
3 stops42h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R24 850
Thu 29/120:50CPT - DTW
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/25:30DTW - CPT
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/1R31 125

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 3 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 604

One-way from

R10 435

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R24 751
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 16/2-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 13m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R44 242 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 976 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

21:30-17:38

1 stop27h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/2

16:10-19:15

1 stop20h 05m

R15 604

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

20:50-10:59

1 stop21h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/2

9:10-16:10

2 stops24h 00m

R16 627

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

18:55-21:08

2 stops33h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

13:08-12:10

2 stops40h 02m

R20 805

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

R24 107

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

19:00-23:07

2 stops35h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/2

5:09-6:45

3 stops42h 36m

R24 850

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

20:50-10:50

1 stop21h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

5:30-16:10

2 stops27h 40m

R31 125

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R10 435

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

6:05-18:45

2 stops42h 40m

R12 549

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

13:50-15:22

3 stops31h 32m

R18 510

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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 58% 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 904.

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 3 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 137 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 627, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Detroit from Cape Town in 21h 09m. 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 767, United Airlines will fly you from Cape Town to Detroit and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R16 067 and R16 535, respectively. United 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 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 3 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 767AverageR16 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 067AverageR16 829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 535AverageR18 183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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