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Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit from $45

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to Detroit departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Detroit (ORD-DTW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:45 am - 11:08 amORD-DTW
1h 23mnonstop
7:15 am - 7:40 amDTW-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
$91Delta
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Thu, May 30 - Fri, May 31
7:12 pm - 9:33 pmORD-DTW
1h 21mnonstop
7:15 am - 7:40 amDTW-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
$94Delta
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Tue, May 28 - Thu, May 30
8:45 am - 11:08 amORD-DTW
1h 23mnonstop
8:35 pm - 8:55 pmDTW-ORD
1h 20mnonstop
$97Delta
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Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 21
8:45 am - 11:08 amORD-DTW
1h 23mnonstop
4:10 pm - 4:33 pmDTW-ORD
1h 23mnonstop
$98Delta
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 18
6:27 pm - 10:00 amORD-DTW
14h 33m1 stop
10:52 am - 12:58 amDTW-ORD
15h 06m1 stop
$106Frontier
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Mon, May 6 - Sat, May 18
10:00 pm - 8:06 amORD-DTW
9h 06m1 stop
11:02 am - 8:35 pmDTW-ORD
10h 33m1 stop
$110Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 6 - Sat, May 18
10:00 pm - 8:36 amORD-DTW
9h 36m1 stop
7:38 pm - 9:55 amDTW-ORD
15h 17m2 stops
$111Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 21
9:46 pm - 11:59 pmORD-DTW
1h 13mnonstop
7:10 am - 7:34 amDTW-ORD
1h 24mnonstop
$115American Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Sun, May 26
9:46 pm - 11:59 pmORD-DTW
1h 13mnonstop
1:12 pm - 1:41 pmDTW-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
$119American Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Tue, Jun 18
7:35 pm - 10:00 pmORD-DTW
1h 25mnonstop
9:28 am - 9:55 amDTW-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
$167United Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Tue, May 28

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Detroit on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is September, where tickets cost $231 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and June, where the average cost of tickets is $332 and $302 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 61 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit were found on Delta ($91) and Frontier ($106). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $45.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Detroit?

Delta connects Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit with up to 11 flights per day. American Airlines also offers 8 flights per day, while United Airlines follows with 8 flights per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. They are: American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Delta at $96 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Delta.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 25 and 30 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 24m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 195 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit take?

Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport generally make it to Detroit in 1h 13m. The flying distance between the two cities is 234 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 7:05 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 9:25 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 9:46 pm and lands at 11:59 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$45
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 43% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $45 for a one-way ticket and $91 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Detroit?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

    American Airlines, Delta, and Finnair offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Detroit, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Detroit, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Detroit are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $258 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $273 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Chicago O'Hare Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from ORD to Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $91 or less one-way and $274 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

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Nonstop returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +29 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +29 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11102 reviews
8.0entertainment
8.2boarding
8.6crew
7.9comfort
7.5food
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Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024PLN - DTW
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Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

I like that it got us where we were going. Everything else needed work. It was 1/2 hour late and we took off an hour late. The plane had to be cleaned and the disabled loaded on board before we could take off which took forever and then we sat at the terminal FOREVER before we took off. The ride was so bumpy that they couldn’t serve drinks and snack but to about 1/2 the plane. Seriously we should have flown out of Fort Lauderdale. We probably would’ve gotten home several hours earlier.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

For some strange reason I was put in zone 5 for boarding even though I had paid premium price for a premium seat right behind business class. This must have been a flaw because everyone else around me in the same zone (row) had been placed in zone 3.

Nothing bad to say about the actual crew or airline. It was nice to have a complimentary FULL can of soda, as well as a snack. Blankets and earbuds were also provided at no cost for this red eye flight. I especially appreciated the free WiFi and movie selection with the Bluetooth option. It helped the flight pass more quickly. No matter who you fly, boarding and disembarking are always SUCH a pain. As I mentioned, this is on the passengers and not the crew!!

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Deicing in Denver took forever and I almost missed my connection. De-ice faster! Not Americans fault.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/7Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 36mORD-DTW
$45
5/31Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 21mORD-DTW
$46
5/6Mon
1 stopFrontier
14h 33mORD-DTW
$59
5/16Thu
1 stopFrontier
10h 29mORD-DTW
$60
6/1Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 57mORD-DTW
$77
5/11Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 17mORD-DTW
$78
5/17Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 19mORD-DTW
$89
6/30Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
10h 12mORD-DTW
$101
6/26Wed
1 stopSun Country Air
12h 02mORD-DTW
$108
6/29Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 28mORD-DTW
$142

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Detroit

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/23Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 50mORD-DTW
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 10mDTW-ORD
$237
4/23Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 42mORD-DTW
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 10mDTW-ORD
$250
4/23Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 06mORD-DTW
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 10mDTW-ORD
$254
4/20Sat
multi-stopFrontier
15h 59mORD-DTW
4/22Mon
multi-stopFrontier
10h 49mDTW-ORD
$268
4/20Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 34mORD-DTW
4/20Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 21mDTW-ORD
$275
4/22Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 31mORD-DTW
4/22Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 20mDTW-ORD
$501
4/22Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 15mORD-DTW
4/24Wed
nonstopDelta
1h 26mDTW-ORD
$507
4/22Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 13mORD-DTW
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 15mDTW-ORD
$523
4/20Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 32mORD-DTW
4/20Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 29mDTW-ORD
$585
4/22Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 32mORD-DTW
5/2Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 34mDTW-ORD
$612

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Chicago O'Hare Airport - Detroit Flights

Departure:

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - Chicago O'Hare Airport

Cabin classes:

$509
$522
$226
$116