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

• Delta: offers free seat selection

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

Only Delta operates flights between Birmingham and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Flights from Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from Birmingham (BHM) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $346 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to $439 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 717-200 variants.

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

• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 12% of one-stop connections

Nashville Intl (BNA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $419 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $684, a difference of $265. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 8:21 am
• Latest: departs at 5:36 pm and lands at 7:42 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

A nonstop flight from Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 2h 06m, covering 626 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $241 to $1,086. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $183, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 03m, compared with 4h 05m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 49m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $357 to $540, with an average of $439 over the past 12 months. Anything below $357 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue