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DTT — CPT
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult

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 14 August 2025.

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November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 2,612
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 214 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 95 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight 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 C$ 1,057). Flying from Detroit to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 72% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Cape Town?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,611.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Cape Town?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 15m.

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 14 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from Detroit to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
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Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 C$ 1,057). Flying from Detroit to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). 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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