Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,147

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/16. 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.
DTW — CPT
May 14 — May 211

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 May 9, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,861

Round-trip from

$1,250
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 37% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Cape Town Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town are found to be more expensive on Tuesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November are about $1,888 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $1,446.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town (DTW - CPT)?

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Detroit to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Detroit and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest United Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Detroit to Cape Town. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Thu 6/66:00 amDTW - CPT
1 stop27h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/137:50 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$2,426
Mon 5/272:44 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop18h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/157:50 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$2,576
Thu 5/302:44 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop18h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/118:00 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$2,776

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between Detroit and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Turkish Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Detroit to Cape Town. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Thu 9/58:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/264:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,179
Wed 9/184:00 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/254:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,255
Thu 9/56:03 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops35h 47mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/264:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,322
Sat 8/178:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 8/284:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,409
Mon 8/268:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/54:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,471
Mon 8/268:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/54:35 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops54h 33mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,482
Tue 7/238:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/304:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,828
Tue 7/238:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/304:35 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops48h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,933
Thu 5/305:36 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops36h 14mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/114:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,981

Cheap Detroit to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Prices were last updated on May 9, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 5/3011:20 amDTW - CPT
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/111:05 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,802
Sun 6/211:20 amDTW - CPT
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/131:05 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,839
Fri 6/77:20 amDTW - CPT
3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/142:30 pmCPT - DTW
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,885
Mon 6/38:47 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops32h 03mQatar Airways
Thu 6/131:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops38h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,934
Fri 6/75:45 amDTW - CPT
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/142:30 pmCPT - DTW
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,945
Thu 5/305:36 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops36h 14mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/114:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,981
Mon 6/38:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/134:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,998
Fri 5/318:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/124:35 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops36h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$2,000
Thu 6/66:00 amDTW - CPT
2 stops47h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/134:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$2,019

Detroit to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 11/169:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/25:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,147
Sat 11/169:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/35:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,172
Thu 9/58:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/264:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,179
Sat 11/169:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/45:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,198
Fri 11/159:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/25:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,222
Wed 9/184:00 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/254:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,255
Fri 11/159:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/45:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,274
Thu 9/56:03 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops35h 47mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/264:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,322
Sat 11/169:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/35:15 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops46h 03mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,345

Find flights from Detroit to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Cape Town 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/5

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/26

1 stop31h 50m

$1,179

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/18

2 stops37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/25

1 stop31h 50m

$1,255

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/5

2 stops35h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/26

1 stop31h 50m

$1,322

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/18

2 stops45h 57m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/25

2 stops39h 43m

$1,538

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/17

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/28

1 stop31h 50m

$1,600

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/27

2 stops41h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/15

2 stops30h 19m

$2,075

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/18

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/25

1 stop23h 05m

$2,140

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/6

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/13

1 stop19h 59m

$2,426

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/30

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/12

2 stops38h 40m

$2,900

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/8

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to Cape Town is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,826. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,250). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,747). 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.

January

$1,250

February

$1,338

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,411

June

$1,658

July

$1,747

August

$1,445

September

$1,412

October

$1,384

November

$1,333

December

$1,419

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 9, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways from Detroit to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,424 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.5
Good
3,711 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
11,030 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $1,179, but on average you can expect to pay $1,636.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at $1,179, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

  • What does DTW to CPT mean?

    DTW and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DTW to CPT refers to a flight route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.

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