Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Cape Town (CPT) from $999

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 11/6. 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.
DTT — CPT
jun. 11 — jun. 181

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 junio 6, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,115

Round-trip from

$1,255
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in June 2024
From Detroit (DTT) to Cape Town Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit to Cape Town?

Monday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Detroit to Cape Town. 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 to Cape Town?

Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Detroit. Users have commonly found prices around $1,887 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,446. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to CPT?

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Detroit to Cape Town flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to Cape Town specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Prices were last updated on junio 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cape Town in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
lun. 6/178:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/261:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops38h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,885
sáb. 6/158:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/261:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops38h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,930
mar. 6/118:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/261:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops38h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,972
lun. 6/178:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/251:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops56h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,974
vie. 6/141:13 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops39h 37mQatar Airways
lun. 6/241:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops38h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,982
mié. 7/38:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
mar. 7/94:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,012
vie. 6/148:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/261:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops38h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,017
sáb. 6/158:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/251:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops56h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,018
mié. 7/38:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
dom. 7/74:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,024

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 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cape Town in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
mié. 11/68:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
mié. 11/275:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$999
jue. 9/58:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
jue. 9/264:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,118
sáb. 11/168:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
mar. 12/35:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,127
mié. 9/188:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
mié. 9/254:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,150
mié. 9/184:00 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
mié. 9/254:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,215
jue. 9/56:05 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops35h 45mTurkish Airlines
jue. 9/264:35 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,248
mié. 11/66:00 amDTW - CPT
2 stops47h 00mTurkish Airlines
mié. 11/275:15 pmCPT - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,276
sáb. 11/168:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
mar. 12/35:15 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops36h 17mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,337
mié. 11/68:30 amDTW - CPT
2 stops49h 25mQatar Airways
mié. 11/2712:35 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops41h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,479

Detroit to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Detroit to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Detroit to Cape Town should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
lun. 6/178:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/261:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops38h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,885
sáb. 6/158:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/261:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops38h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,930
mar. 6/118:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/261:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops38h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,972
lun. 6/178:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/251:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops56h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,974
vie. 6/141:13 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops39h 37mQatar Airways
lun. 6/241:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops38h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,982
vie. 6/148:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/261:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops38h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,017
sáb. 6/158:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/251:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops56h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,018
jue. 6/135:14 pmDTW - CPT
2 stops35h 36mQatar Airways
mar. 6/251:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops38h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,027
mar. 6/118:10 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/251:00 pmCPT - DTW
2 stops56h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,061

One-way flights to Cape Town from Detroit

Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Detroit to Cape Town. Users can also find round-trip Detroit to Cape Town flights by using the search form above.
mar. 7/28:40 pmDTW - CPT
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,450
mar. 7/29:28 amDTW - CPT
2 stops44h 22mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,522
mar. 7/24:05 pmDTW - CPT
1 stop35h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$1,906

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 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/6

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/27

1 stop32h 00m

$999

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 9/5

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/26

1 stop31h 50m

$1,118

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/6

2 stops49h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/27

2 stops41h 08m

$1,479

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/1

1 stop35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/22

2 stops28h 50m

$1,731

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/1

2 stops43h 12m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/22

2 stops27h 03m

$1,739

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/16

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 12/2

1 stop22h 20m

$1,815

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 9/18

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 9/25

3 stops39h 24m

$1,820

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/16

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 12/2

2 stops29h 46m

$1,860

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyCape Town Intl

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 6/17

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 6/26

2 stops38h 18m

$1,885

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Deals found on 6/5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit 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 June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Cape Town

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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

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

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 junio 6, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines from Detroit to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,371 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
10,371 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,371 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
1,493 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,371 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
4,313 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,371 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
3,714 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,371 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
10,703 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,371 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 to Cape Town for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to Cape Town for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $999, but on average you can expect to pay $1,452.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit to Cape Town for under $1,900?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Detroit to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $1,900.

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

    Currently priced at $999, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Detroit to Cape Town and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,479 and $1,731, respectively. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Cape Town for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does DTW to CPT mean?

    This is defined as Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    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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    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.

  • 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 to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Detroit to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Cape Town?

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Cape Town (average of $1,255). Flying from Detroit to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,716). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Cape Town. 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 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,166Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,421Average$1,889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,679Average$2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,737Average$1,946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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