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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

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

When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Delta, KLM or Turkish Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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 Wednesday. 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 November. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January are about $1,910 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $1,082.

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Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Average price	$1,722

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

Wed 9/179:00 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/234:35 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$1,050

Mon 3/38:10 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/182:00 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$1,236

Sun 9/146:00 amDTW - CPT

2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/308:00 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop19h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$1,554

Sat 11/14:45 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop36h 10mLufthansa

Thu 11/203:20 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops29h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 2/22

$1,609

Mon 3/312:29 pmDTW - CPT

2 stops23h 31mDelta

Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - DTW

1 stop23h 25mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$1,724

Sun 3/22:20 pmDTW - CPT

2 stops24h 10mKLM

Sun 3/1611:59 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop24h 51mKLM

Deal found 2/20

$1,731

Wed 9/31:53 pmDTW - CPT

2 stops38h 57mQatar Airways

Sun 9/71:00 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops39h 54mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/21

$1,739

Sun 6/85:23 pmDTW - CPT

2 stops35h 37mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/186:55 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops31h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$1,748

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Sun 3/99:10 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/172:00 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$1,308

Sun 3/99:10 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 3/175:15 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$1,342

Tue 5/137:44 pmDTW - CPT

2 stops39h 26mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/238:00 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop28h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$1,716

Sun 6/85:23 pmDTW - CPT

2 stops35h 37mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/186:55 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops31h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$1,748

Fri 3/217:20 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop20h 10mDelta

Sun 3/308:50 amCPT - DTW

2 stops36h 20mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$1,817

Sun 6/84:00 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop35h 30mLufthansa

Wed 6/1811:05 amCPT - DTW

2 stops33h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 2/21

$1,896

Mon 7/71:56 pmDTW - CPT

2 stops38h 54mQatar Airways

Fri 7/111:00 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops40h 47mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/20

$2,238

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Sun 3/22:20 pmDTW - CPT

2 stops24h 10mKLM

Sun 3/1611:59 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop24h 51mKLM

Deal found 2/20

$1,731

Mon 3/38:10 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/185:15 pmCPT - DTW

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$1,215

Mon 3/38:10 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/182:00 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$1,236

Mon 3/312:29 pmDTW - CPT

2 stops23h 31mDelta

Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - DTW

1 stop23h 25mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$1,724

Mon 3/176:00 amDTW - CPT

2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/127:50 pmCPT - DTW

2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$2,026

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Mon 3/247:27 pmDTW - CPT

2 stops57h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$656

Mon 3/249:10 pmDTW - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$904

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/9

9:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

2:00 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,308

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/9

9:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

5:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,342

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

7:44 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops39h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/23

8:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,716

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/8

5:23 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/18

6:55 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,748

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/21

2:10 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/30

8:50 am-3:10 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,817

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/8

4:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/18

11:05 am-2:10 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$1,896

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/7

1:56 pm-10:50 am

2 stops38h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

1:00 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops40h 47m

$2,238

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/24

7:27 pm-10:40 am

2 stops57h 13m

$656

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/24

9:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$904

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to 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 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways and United Airlines 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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,203 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,203 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,203 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,203 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,754 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,203 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,825 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,203 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,203 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
Turkish Airlines, at $1,342, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,024	Average$1,185	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Delta	Cheapest$1,555	Average$2,012	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$1,716	Average$2,014	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,728	Average$2,025	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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