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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Detroit from R11 266

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DTT
Apr 3 — Apr 101
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Detroit (DTT). 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 29 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 997

One-way from

R11 266

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 851
KLM
  • KLM
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R51 940 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R13 737 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 March 2025.

Mon 12/518:25CPT - DTW
2 stops27h 15mKLM
Mon 19/516:25DTW - CPT
1 stop23h 00mKLM
Deal found 27/3R17 997
Mon 12/516:35CPT - DTW
1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 19/521:00DTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R18 052

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Detroit 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Detroit that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

18:25-15:40

2 stops27h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/5

16:25-21:25

1 stop23h 00m

R17 997

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

16:35-19:05

1 stop32h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/5

21:00-11:50

1 stop32h 50m

R18 052

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

16:35-19:05

1 stop32h 30m

R11 266

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

9:00-19:05

2 stops40h 05m

R12 931

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Deals found on 28/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Detroit

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated 29 March 2025.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 744 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at R17 997, KLM will fly you from Cape Town to Detroit and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Turkish Airlines for as low as R18 052. KLM is priced at 19% 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 145AverageR19 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 618AverageR19 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR19 252AverageR26 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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