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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Detroit from R13 635

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTT
Mar 23 — Mar 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 21 February 2026.

Thu 12/314:00
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/320:55
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 740
Tue 2/620:05
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop34h 53m
Delta
Sat 4/715:55
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Deal found 19/2R18 030
Mon 6/47:40
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops36h 33m
Delta
Mon 13/45:20
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
Delta
Deal found 20/2R18 481
Mon 6/420:25
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop23h 48m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 13/418:30
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop30h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2R18 899
Wed 3/623:15
CPT
-
DTW
2 stops45h 51m
Delta
Sat 4/76:30
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop29h 20m
Delta
Deal found 19/2R18 948
Thu 12/317:15
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/320:55
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R18 964
Tue 2/620:05
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop28h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/718:00
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R19 028
Thu 4/619:50
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop19h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/77:00
DTW
-
CPT
2 stops47h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R19 237
Wed 18/317:15
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 22/320:55
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R19 302

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 21 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 740

One-way from

R13 635

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 098
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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28/2
  • 28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 07m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R44 793 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 782 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Detroit that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

20:05-21:46

2 stops31h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/7

8:25-17:50

2 stops27h 25m

R18 030

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

7:40-14:13

2 stops36h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 13/4

5:20-17:50

1 stop30h 30m

R18 481

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-19:00

1 stop31h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

20:55-11:50

1 stop32h 55m

R19 415

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

20:00-14:34

1 stop24h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/7

6:00-15:20

1 stop27h 20m

R19 946

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

19:50-15:29

2 stops25h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/7

10:15-15:20

1 stop23h 05m

R20 026

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

21:30-15:20

1 stop23h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

8:30-17:50

1 stop27h 20m

R21 266

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

20:05-15:45

1 stop25h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/7

7:00-17:50

2 stops28h 50m

R21 282

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

20:05-17:01

2 stops26h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/7

7:30-17:50

1 stop28h 20m

R21 491

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

9:00-8:07

3 stops54h 07m

R13 635

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

8:00-13:05

1 stop36h 05m

R21 910

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Deals found on 20/2

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit (average of R15 261). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in September is currently the most expensive (average of R18 143). 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 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 506.

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 21 February 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
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

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
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

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
9 335 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

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 R19 946, Delta can have you in Detroit from Cape Town in 24h 34m. 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 195, 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 372 and R16 036, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit (average of R15 261). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in September is currently the most expensive (average of R18 143). 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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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 21 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 195AverageR17 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 372AverageR16 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 036AverageR16 604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 165AverageR18 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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