CPT - DTT

R17 740 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Detroit

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Cheapest return fare
R17 740
Overall average: R16 630
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/3Mon 16/3
CPT - DTW • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R13 635
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/2
CPT - DTW • 3 stops
Top airlines
Delta
Cheapest • from R18 030 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7,7 score
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Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Detroit. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Cheapest • Avg R15 945 (return)
Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Shortest trip • 20h 13m (one-way)
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 16% price drop
April
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Detroit (CPT-DTT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Detroit

Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 19:00
CPT
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DTW
35h 00m
2 stops
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20:55 - 11:50
DTW
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CPT
32h 55m
1 stop
R17 740Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Sat, Jul 4
Delta Logo
20:05 - 0:58
CPT
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DTW
34h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
15:55 - 17:50
DTW
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CPT
19h 55m
1 stop
R18 030Delta
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
7:40 - 14:13
CPT
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DTW
36h 33m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:20 - 17:50
DTW
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CPT
30h 30m
1 stop
R18 481Delta
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
7:40 - 14:13
CPT
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DTW
36h 33m
2 stops
Delta Logo
18:30 - 5:50
DTW
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CPT
29h 20m
2 stops
R18 497Delta
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
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20:25 - 14:13
CPT
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DTW
23h 48m
1 stop
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18:30 - 7:05
DTW
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CPT
30h 35m
1 stop
R18 899Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jul 4
Delta Logo
23:15 - 15:06
CPT
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DTW
45h 51m
2 stops
Delta Logo
8:25 - 17:50
DTW
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CPT
27h 25m
2 stops
R18 948Delta
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
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17:15 - 19:00
CPT
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DTW
31h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:55 - 11:50
DTW
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CPT
32h 55m
1 stop
R18 964Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Mon, Jul 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 18:59
CPT
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DTW
28h 54m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 17:50
DTW
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CPT
17h 50m
1 stop
R19 028Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jul 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 9:31
CPT
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DTW
19h 41m
1 stop
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7:00 - 12:40
DTW
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CPT
47h 40m
2 stops
R19 237Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 19:00
CPT
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DTW
42h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 9:45
DTW
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CPT
54h 50m
2 stops
R19 270Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Detroit?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Detroit, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Detroit is February, where tickets cost R16 098 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R25 081 and R24 131 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightR13 635
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Detroit

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Detroit was R13 635 for a one-way ticket and R17 740 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Detroit?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Detroit?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Detroit, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Detroit, KLM or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Detroit are KLM and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of R17 769 and an overall rating of 7,7, KLM is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R19 398 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Cape Town to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7,7
KLMOverall score based on 1457 reviews
7,6Comfort
7,8Boarding
7,1Entertainment
8,4Crew
7,3Food
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Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
AMS - NCL
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Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

I couldn’t make my first flight due to weather delays trapping us in the town we were in. Then I had to buy a new ticket

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Chargers didn’t work, no entertainment and we had to wait for taxiing for easily 40 minutes after arriving early. Bags were late too!

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Nothing also dont give to people that disgusting blanket and pilow.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

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