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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Detroit from R12 772

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTT
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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 10 June 2026.

Mon 20/716:35
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 26/820:50
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6R17 007
Sun 19/720:05
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops22h 11m
Delta
Mon 24/87:20
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 6/6R17 584
Mon 20/723:15
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop42h 25m
KLM
Wed 26/815:05
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops24h 20m
KLM
Deal found 7/6R17 683
Sun 19/723:15
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop23h 53m
KLM
Tue 25/822:30
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop40h 55m
KLM
Deal found 6/6R17 798
Mon 20/723:15
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops27h 56m
KLM
Tue 25/822:30
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop40h 55m
KLM
Deal found 6/6R17 897
Tue 21/714:00
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops27h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/822:30
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6R17 979
Thu 19/1117:20
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1120:05
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6R18 111
Mon 20/716:35
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 27/820:50
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6R18 243
Mon 20/723:15
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops45h 00m
Delta
Mon 24/812:27
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops23h 23m
Delta
Deal found 6/6R18 424

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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 007

One-way from

R12 772

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 556
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/7-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R57 837 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R15 465 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 10 June 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R17 617
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

23:15-21:11

2 stops27h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

15:05-21:25

2 stops24h 20m

R17 782

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

17:20-18:00

1 stop31h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/11

20:05-12:05

1 stop33h 00m

R18 111

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

19:50-23:31

1 stop33h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

10:30-17:10

2 stops24h 40m

R19 611

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/7

18:00-22:19

2 stops34h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/8

16:44-17:10

1 stop18h 26m

R20 550

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

18:00-20:22

2 stops32h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 31/7

11:00-15:20

2 stops46h 20m

R26 104
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R13 003

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R13 019

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

19:30-20:42

2 stops31h 12m

R14 420

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

13:15-20:42

2 stops37h 27m

R14 436

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit

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Cheapflights Insights

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit (average of R15 557). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of R16 793). 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.

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 56% 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 873.

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 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 10 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 408 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 808 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 R17 782, Turkish Airlines can have you in Detroit from Cape Town in 27h 56m. 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 555, 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 160 and R16 471, 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit (average of R15 557). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of R16 793). 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 10 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 555AverageR17 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 160AverageR16 537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 471AverageR17 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 596AverageR20 111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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