CPT - DTW

R16 406 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Detroit

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Detroit departing on 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Detroit.
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Cheapest return fare
R16 406
United Airlines
Wed 25/2Wed 25/3
CPT - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 172
Turkish Airlines
Wed 27/5
CPT - DTW • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Detroit (CPT-DTW)

 
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

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:59
CPT
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DTW
21h 09m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:28 - 17:00
DTW
-
CPT
24h 32m
2 stops
R16 406United Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:45
CPT
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DTW
32h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:50
DTW
-
CPT
33h 00m
1 stop
R16 455Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:45
CPT
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DTW
32h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:50
DTW
-
CPT
33h 00m
1 stop
R16 767Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:45
CPT
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DTW
32h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:50
DTW
-
CPT
33h 00m
1 stop
R17 030Turkish Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:45
CPT
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DTW
32h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:50
DTW
-
CPT
33h 00m
1 stop
R17 259Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 25
Delta Logo
7:55 - 13:45
CPT
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DTW
36h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
18:04 - 19:15
DTW
-
CPT
19h 11m
1 stop
R18 457Delta
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 18:10
CPT
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DTW
33h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 11:50
DTW
-
CPT
32h 45m
1 stop
R18 998Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:45
CPT
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DTW
32h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:50
DTW
-
CPT
33h 00m
1 stop
R20 229Turkish Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 18:10
CPT
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DTW
31h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:05 - 11:50
DTW
-
CPT
32h 45m
1 stop
R20 376Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:45
CPT
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DTW
32h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:50
DTW
-
CPT
33h 00m
1 stop
R20 557Turkish 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 most popular stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Detroit?

Percentage of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Detroit chosen by KAYAK users via each stopover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same stopover airport on both legs).

Istanbul (IST) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Cape Town to Detroit picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Detroit?

Average return price for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Detroit clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same stopover airport for both legs).

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of R16 250 for a return.

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Cape Town to Detroit?

Shortest average total travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Detroit via different stopover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Washington, D.C. (IAD) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 20h 13m.

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Cape Town to Detroit?

Average duration at different stopover airports for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Detroit, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Amsterdam (AMS) often has the shortest stopovers from Cape Town to Detroit, with an average time of 2h 00m.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightR10 172
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Detroit

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FAQs for booking Cape Town to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was R10 172 for a one-way ticket and R16 406 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Detroit are United Airlines and KLM. With an average price for the route of R16 468 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R16 721 and an overall rating of 7,7.

  • 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 travellers 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 3 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,9
DeltaOverall score based on 8085 reviews
7,2Food
8,1Boarding
7,9Comfort
8,5Crew
7,8Entertainment
Airline reviews

Good seat comfort ORF to ATL. Bad seat ATL to SEA (terrible lumbar support, hard, ouch)..

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
ORF - ATL
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Good seat comfort ORF to ATL. Bad seat ATL to SEA (terrible lumbar support, hard, ouch)..

Because I was moved to an exit row, the snacks in economy comfort, the selection of snacks was better.

I upgraded to first. Quick and easy boarding. Comfortable seat with power and a nice IPA.

Probably not the fault of Delta but there was delay after delay after delay and I ended up getting home 4 hours later then I should have at 1:30 in the morning

My requested wheelchair never appeared. So many entertainment choices yet, I found little of interest and no internet option to search on my own. Both were minor issues.

Inexperienced boarding crew allowed too many bags on to a full flight and delayed takeoff causing a missed connection and unplanned overnight stay. There was a hotel at the airport but Delta would not pay for it offering only to shuttle me to an area hotel. Never even offerred so much as an apology by anyone working for Delta.

I have diamond medallion status and usually we are in comfort plus . We were in main this time ( which was fine ) and my husband wanted wine . I have at least 10 vouchers for drinks that are good for this year and next! The attendant would not take the picture of the voucher as proof and never came back to check as She asked me to pull it up on delta Wi-Fi. Instead my husband just used his Amex to buy the wine . Disappointing!!!

Late delayed flight delays boarding and delays leaving and delays on arrival too. Cramped plane no room no food.

Waited at the usual crowded gate at DCA where one ends up standing up because there aren't enough seats.

Awful. Flight from Cape Town was cancelled, rebooked for another day through Johannesburg, was downgraded to economy

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.

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Mean flight attendant. I wanted to reuse my plastic cup, but he (Matthew) said he can't for safety. I then said "I don't want water then" and he poured me a glass. I hope Matthew gets herpes and spends the rest of his life poor, lonely, and homeless.

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

Reliable, nice crew, I fly often on that flight and I like it all.

I wish there were outlets to charge my iPhone. The crew was great; we had a female pilot who was great with explaining what was happening and delays,

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Safe made to destination. Late to start at GVA for icy reasons but we fought our next fly.

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