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The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to downtown Detroit is about 20.3 miles. There are several ways to connect between the two destinations. If you’re keen to use public transportation to save a few coins hop onto the Line 261 bus which travels between the city center of Detroit and DEN in about 57min. However, if you want to get there quickly, a taxi is handy as it has a travel time of about 26min between the two points.

You can rent a car upon arrival at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). However, the car rental companies do not have desks in the terminals. After exiting the terminals, locate the Rental Car Campus located on the airport's property. Keep an eye on the Ground Transportation signage, following it to the bus shuttle to the rental car section.

If you’ll be arriving late from Denver to Detroit, stay in one of the hotels near the airport. You’ll save yourself the inconvenience of rushing to connect to your next destination. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Metro Airport are two hotels near this airport.

As you’ll be exiting through the McNamara Terminal, you’ll be greeted by a wide water fountain where you can make a wish and toss a coin. The spot makes perfect for a photo moment.

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

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flights from Denver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $242 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $311 for nonstop.

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 and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 14% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Denver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $280 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $349, a difference of $69. 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 Denver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 56% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 11%, 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 Denver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:59 am and lands at 3:47 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 11:38 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $309. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Denver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 2h 48m, covering 1,119 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 $138 to $1,252. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Denver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $124, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 8h 14m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 9h 16m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 2 hours ahead of Denver (Eastern Time vs Mountain 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 Denver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $217 to $423, with an average of $309 over the past 12 months. Anything below $217 counts as a good deal.

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