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Cheapest round-trip
$779
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Mon 10/12Mon 10/19
DTW - LGW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,088
Typical prices: $965-$1,362
KLM
Sun 8/9Tue 8/18
DTW - LHR • Non-stop
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For this long-haul route, Delta Premium Select adds space and comfort over economy.
Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy and KLM Premium Comfort offer roomier seats.
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to London (DTW-LON)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to London 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to London

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19
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1:01 pm - 10:00 am
DTW
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LGW
15h 59m
1 stop
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2:00 pm - 12:04 pm
LGW
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DTW
27h 04m
1 stop
$779Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
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12:27 pm - 10:00 am
DTW
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LGW
16h 33m
1 stop
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8:45 pm - 5:20 pm
LGW
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DTW
25h 35m
2 stops
$780Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
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6:05 am - 8:45 pm
DTW
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LHR
9h 40m
1 stop
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8:15 am - 11:59 pm
LHR
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DTW
20h 44m
1 stop
$838JetBlue
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 9
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6:05 am - 8:45 pm
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LHR
9h 40m
1 stop
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8:40 am - 5:52 pm
LHR
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DTW
14h 12m
1 stop
$841JetBlue
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 9
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4:35 pm - 7:15 am
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LCY
9h 40m
1 stop
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10:00 am - 6:52 pm
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DTW
13h 52m
2 stops
$1,085KLM
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 9
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4:35 pm - 7:15 am
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LCY
9h 40m
1 stop
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10:00 am - 5:15 pm
LCY
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DTW
12h 15m
1 stop
$1,093Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
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4:35 pm - 8:50 am
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LCY
11h 15m
1 stop
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10:00 am - 5:07 pm
LCY
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DTW
12h 07m
1 stop
$1,094Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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4:35 pm - 7:15 am
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LCY
9h 40m
1 stop
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10:00 am - 5:07 pm
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DTW
12h 07m
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$1,115KLM
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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4:35 pm - 8:50 am
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LCY
11h 15m
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9:20 am - 5:15 pm
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DTW
12h 55m
1 stop
$1,116Delta
Sun, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 11
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6:30 pm - 9:30 am
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LCY
10h 00m
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7:45 am - 1:30 pm
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DTW
10h 45m
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$1,119Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to London flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London departing in October.

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London costs $398 on the route between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to London?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Detroit to London, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London is August, where tickets cost $51 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $588 and $554 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,001 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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When to book flights from Detroit to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to London flights

  • Can I access car rental services at London City Airport (LCY)?

    Yes. LCY provides car rental services to its arriving passengers who wish you drive around London on their own time. Car rental services providers operating at the airport include Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Avis. Find their offices near the terminal building.

  • Which attractions does LGW house?

    LGW boasts of public artwork program displaying works from various local artists. Check out the artwork created with 5,500 pictures of people from various cities including Surrey, Kent and Sussex in South Terminal. It is a mosaic celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty.

  • Are there pet-friendly facilities at DTW?

    Yes. DTW has numerous relief areas for traveling animals, including services for animals and pets. Find outdoor pet relief areas outside the international arrivals of McNamara Terminal and at the end of the departure level outside the security of the North Terminal. Indoor pet relief areas are near gate D16 inside the secure area of the North Terminal.

  • Which parking facilities are accessible at DTW?

    DTW has various parking facilities accessible by travelers including short and long-term parking lots near the terminals. The Big Blue Deck and the McNamara parking garages are found outside the terminals. For economy parking, use the Green Lots located at the far end of the North Terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London was $350 for a one-way ticket and $779 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and London?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Detroit and on arrival in London.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to London?

    When flying out of Detroit you will be using Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You will be landing at one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, or London Stansted.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to London?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to London flight route: WestJet Encore, Alaska Airlines, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Sun Country Air, Scandinavian Airlines, Iberia, Delta, American Airlines, Air Canada, and Finnair.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to London?

    The Airbus A330-900neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to London?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to London?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to London on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to London, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to London are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,239 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,149 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to London?

    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 Detroit to London.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Detroit 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 Detroit to London?

    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 London with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

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

    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 London from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $444 or less one-way and $793 or less round-trip.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is suitable for kids since it provides kid-friendly facilities. You walk your kids between the concourses fitted with a 39-foot wide water feature and a 700-foot LED-lit tunnel. There is also a children's play area with kids' play structures between gates B20 and B21 of McNamara Terminal and next to gate D16 of North Terminal.
  • DTW has several lounges. Lufthansa Business Lounge in North Terminal is the only lounge where you can buy a day pass. The other lounges include Delta Sky Club near gates A18, A68, D17 and on Concourse C above gate C2 of McNamara Terminal are accessible by business-class flying passengers. Freedom Center lounge on Concourse A of McNamara Terminal is designated for U.S. military personnel.
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers special facilities and services for travelers with physical and hidden disabilities. Travelers with dementia and autism are provided sunflower lanyards so that the airport and airlines staff know they need special care. You will find elevators, ramps, adapted telephones, and toilets throughout the airport.
  • Corporate travelers on a business trip to London should consider landing at Gatwick Airport (LGW). This is because they will access essential business facilities at the airport, including meeting rooms. Regus Express Business Lounge of South Terminal offers extensive business facilities including conference rooms, telephone, fax and secretarial services. Conference and meeting rooms are available at the on-site London Gatwick Hilton Hotel in South Terminal.
  • LGW also provides baby care facilities essential to traveling mothers. Strollers for babies are available and the collection and return point is available for free in the Baggage Reclaim. You can also order bay milk at the Boots Drugstore on the airside. There are designated rooms for breastfeeding infants in the check-in area and diaper changing tables in the restrooms throughout the airport.

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London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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