Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit is seven hours behind Cape Town and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CPT to DTW flight.
During popular months like November, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between CPT and DTW include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
At the moment, Rs189,091 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs293,068. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from CPT to DTW, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CPT to DTW by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CPT arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
To reach Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near CPT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider booking a hotel near DTW if you're on a late Cape Town Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and chase adventure across Detroit and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The street address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Wayne County Airport to the centre of Detroit has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Detroit in March.
Book your flight from Cape Town Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to explore Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CPT to DTW sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
