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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Detroit from R10 809

CPT — DTT
Oct 27 — Nov 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Detroit

Tue 15/1220:50 -
2 stops27h 16m
Tue 29/1212:30 -
2 stops46h 30m
Deal found 26/9R24 744
Mon 14/120:55 -
1 stop24h 05m
Tue 29/1220:05 -
2 stops39h 30m
Deal found 26/9R25 118
Mon 14/120:55 -
1 stop24h 05m
Tue 29/1220:05 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 26/9R26 274
Tue 29/97:20 -
2 stops39h 20m
Sat 3/1017:30 -
2 stops54h 30m
Deal found 24/9R28 781
Tue 29/920:00 -
1 stop29h 00m
Sat 3/106:00 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 24/9R32 021
Sun 27/919:30 -
2 stops34h 04m
Wed 30/916:04 -
2 stops36h 11m
Deal found 24/9R35 048
Mon 28/913:15 -
2 stops30h 57m
Thu 1/1014:00 -
2 stops63h 30m
Deal found 24/9R38 174
Mon 28/97:40 -
1 stop35h 45m
Thu 1/1010:30 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 24/9R38 288

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Detroit

Round-trip from

R24 744

One-way from

R10 809

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 728
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/12-29/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 46m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R76 192 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (R28 302 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

12:35-11:40

3 stops54h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 323

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

20:50-17:06

2 stops27h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/12

12:30-18:00

2 stops46h 30m

R24 744

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

0:55-18:00

1 stop24h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/12

20:05-18:35

2 stops39h 30m

R25 118

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

0:55-18:00

1 stop24h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/12

20:05-12:05

1 stop33h 00m

R26 274
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/2

18:10-18:00

2 stops30h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R49 748

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/2

17:15-18:00

1 stop31h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R65 311

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit (average of R16 279). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in August is currently the most expensive (average of R21 700). 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?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 46% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Detroit on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Detroit?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 317.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Detroit?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 16m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Detroit?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines 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.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 457 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 457 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 457 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 246 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 457 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Detroit?

    For as low as R26 274, United Airlines can have you in Detroit from Cape Town in 24h 05m. 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 365, 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 213 and R16 270, respectively. Turkish Airlines is priced at 23% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Detroit (average of R16 279). Flying from Cape Town to Detroit in August is currently the most expensive (average of R21 700). 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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Alternative routes for Cape Town to Detroit

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Detroit

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 365AverageR17 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 213AverageR16 374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 270AverageR17 482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 393AverageR19 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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