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Cheapest round-trip
$264
Typical prices: $298-$449
American Airlines
Sat 10/27Mon 10/29
YYC - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$566
Typical prices: $262-$443
WestJet
Thu 10/18Wed 10/24
YYC - DTW • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Calgary and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $236 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 01m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Calgary to Detroit (YYC-DTW)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Calgary to Detroit

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 29
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 6:24 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:51 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
7h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$264American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 22
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 11:28 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
5h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$270United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 7:15 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 40m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
8:46 am - 12:35 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
5h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$277Delta
Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 7:15 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 40m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
8:46 am - 12:35 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
5h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$277Delta
Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 7:15 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 40m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
8:46 am - 12:35 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
5h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$277Delta
Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 29
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 9:26 amYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 56m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:26 am - 11:35 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$277United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 29
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:22 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 22m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:26 am - 2:21 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
8h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$277United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
Air Canada Logo
12:10 pm - 9:30 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 20m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Air Canada Logo
1:55 pm - 9:27 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
9h 32m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$292Air Canada
Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 20
WestJet Logo
11:00 am - 4:40 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3h 40mnonstop
WestJet Logo
6:00 pm - 8:05 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
4h 05mnonstop
$552WestJet
Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 24
WestJet Logo
11:00 am - 4:40 pmYYC  Calgary-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3h 40mnonstop
WestJet Logo
6:00 pm - 8:05 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YYC Calgary
4h 05mnonstop
$566WestJet
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Price, demand and travel trends for Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Round-trip flights from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport typically range from $298 to $449. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $264, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at $269 round-trip.
•December ($530) and April ($474) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 97% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Calgary to Detroit

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta and WestJet

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Kaitlyn McInnis

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Kaitlyn is a guidebook author and travel writer splitting her time between Atlantic Canada and Istanbul, Türkiye. She has visited over fifty countries and all seven continents, so she is very familiar with many hotels, airports and airlines around the globe. But her favorite type of vacation is sunbathing by the sea with a good book in hand.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$159
Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 10% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

When to book flights from Calgary to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Calgary to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 2:40 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 2:40 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 40m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 3h 40m, covering 1,563 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $298 to $449, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $298 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $362 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $236 round-trip via Vancouver Intl (YVR), compared to $361 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by WestJet and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Have flight prices from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $264 to $1,604. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $313, which is 44% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport pass through?

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

    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 57% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $343 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $422, a difference of $79.

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

  • What airlines fly from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Only WestJet operates flights between Calgary and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 01m, compared with 7h 08m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 18m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

  • What is the time difference between Calgary and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 2 hours ahead of Calgary (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

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

    • WestJet: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

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

    • WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: 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.

Your guide to booking Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $343, about $79 less than Sunday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 56% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Calgary to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip for October. Fares historically average $269 round-trip in that month - typically $261 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $236 round-trip on this route - about $125 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

    • The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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