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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Detroit from R10 811

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
Jan 2 — Jan 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Detroit

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Best flights from Cape Town to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 December 2025.

Sat 17/117:15CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 24/120:05DTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12R16 934
Sat 17/120:50CPT - DTW
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/114:40DTW - CPT
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R17 071
Sat 17/123:45CPT - DTW
2 stops39h 05mDelta
Sat 24/120:35DTW - CPT
2 stops26h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/12R19 209
Thu 5/222:10CPT - DTW
2 stops29h 58mBritish Airways
Mon 9/213:08DTW - CPT
2 stops40h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12R23 896
Thu 5/212:35CPT - DTW
2 stops33h 56mQatar Airways
Mon 9/26:00DTW - CPT
2 stops45h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/12R28 121
Thu 5/217:15CPT - DTW
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/220:05DTW - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/12R17 448
Thu 5/221:30CPT - DTW
2 stops24h 06mDelta
Mon 9/216:16DTW - CPT
1 stop19h 59mDelta
Deal found 1/12R29 113
Thu 5/220:50CPT - DTW
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/26:00DTW - CPT
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12R32 038

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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 934

One-way from

R10 811

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R18 816
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/1-24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m 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. 16% potential increase in price (R76 052 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 886 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 3 December 2025.
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

Sat 17/1

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/1

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

R16 934

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

20:50-22:10

2 stops32h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/1

14:40-16:10

1 stop18h 30m

R17 071

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

R17 448

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

23:45-7:50

2 stops39h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/1

20:35-5:50

2 stops26h 15m

R19 209

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

22:10-21:08

2 stops29h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

13:08-12:10

2 stops40h 02m

R23 896

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

12:35-15:31

2 stops33h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

6:00-10:30

2 stops45h 30m

R28 121

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-14:36

2 stops24h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

16:16-19:15

1 stop19h 59m

R29 113

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:50-10:50

1 stop21h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

6:00-16:10

2 stops27h 10m

R32 038

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

16:40-18:50

1 stop32h 10m

R10 811

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

14:00-18:50

2 stops34h 50m

R12 829

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Deals found on 2/12

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 165). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of R20 013). 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 53% 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 476.

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 06m.

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 December 2025.
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
1 426 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
1 426 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
9 062 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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 R16 934, 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 418, 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 477 and R17 129, respectively. KLM is priced at 24% 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 165). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of R20 013). 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 3 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR16 418AverageR19 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 477AverageR17 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR17 129AverageR19 148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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