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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 am and lands at 8:25 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 1:00 am.

The flight takes about 2h.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 2h, covering 595 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $118 to $269, with an average of $178 over the past 12 months. Anything below $118 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $178 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $166 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to $173 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are:

• Delta: 85% on time
• Frontier: 76% on time
• American Airlines: 40% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 16%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $125 to $1,164. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $121, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

One-stop flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $157 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $240, a difference of $83.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 44m, compared with 4h 42m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 26m via Philadelphia (PHL).

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Little Caesars Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport has a total of 13 lounges providing travelers with the perfect place to hang out while they wait to board their flight. American Airlines has an Admirals Club on Concourse T across from Gate T11, while the United Club by United Airlines is located in the same Terminal between Gates T11 and T12. Delta has the greatest number of lounges with nine Sky Clubs distributed on every Concourse.

Every flight will have different onboard services regardless of the airline provider. Therefore, the onus is on you to confirm that the services you’re looking for are offered on the flight you’re booking. For instance, Spirit Airlines offers Wi-Fi and snacks to passengers, while Delta and United Airlines can only offer Wi-Fi.

The quickest way to the airport from downtown would be taking a taxi or driving via the I-75S. This takes about 12min assuming there aren’t any traffic or weather-related delays. As quick and convenient as this can be, it can be quite expensive, especially when compared to other means. The Metro, for instance, provides a decent alternative to the Red Line that takes only about 25min from Peachtree Center to the airport station.

There are multiple ways to get from DTW Airport to the city center, it just depends on what you’re looking for. For instance, if you want comfort and convenience over anything, getting a rental car from the airport or taking the airport shuttle would be the best way. However, if you’re more focused on limiting costs, public transport via the bus from the North Terminal is the way to go.