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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Alabama

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop$208
Huntsville
Huntsville1 stop$167
Montgomery
Montgomery1 stop$372
Dothan
Dothan1 stop$381
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$132
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop$208
Huntsville
Huntsville1 stop$167
Montgomery
Montgomery1 stop$372
Dothan
Dothan1 stop$381
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$132
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Alabama flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Alabama 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 Alabama?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Alabama from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between $459 and $819 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $208 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 7-Dec 14).

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

The cheapest ticket to Alabama from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found in the last 5 days was to Huntsville, at $319 round-trip. The most popular route is from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Birmingham (BHM), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $543.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Alabama?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Alabama is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $185 on average. Morning departures are around 16% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Alabama is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $549.

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

No, with an average price for the route of $583, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alabama is January, when tickets cost $419 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $563 and $482 respectively.

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

For Detroit to Alabama, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Alabama back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Birmingham

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Alabama

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Detroit to the following destinations at these prices or less: Atlanta $209 one-way - $252 round-trip

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to Alabama

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Alabama? 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4217 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.4Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
Airline reviews

Flight was delayed about 50 minutes and completely full. they did the usual demand for people to check carry-ons. they called all groups to board very fast only to stand in the gangway after having boarding passes scanned. Why don't airlines board from the back to front - since they now have assigned seats? our stewardess got drink orders confused, so she just called out "cranberry". etc.,.. I wish they wouldn't serve pretzels snacks with a powdered coating, as it sticks to your hands and they don't have wet wipes. don't want to lick my fingers after hanging out in the terminal for over an hour.

8.0 ExcellentLinda, Oct 2026
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Flight was delayed about 50 minutes and completely full. they did the usual demand for people to check carry-ons. they called all groups to board very fast only to stand in the gangway after having boarding passes scanned. Why don't airlines board from the back to front - since they now have assigned seats? our stewardess got drink orders confused, so she just called out "cranberry". etc.,.. I wish they wouldn't serve pretzels snacks with a powdered coating, as it sticks to your hands and they don't have wet wipes. don't want to lick my fingers after hanging out in the terminal for over an hour.

Delayed over 3 hours, extremely rough landing on all four flights. Would not recommend

Boarding, crew and inflight entertainment was great. Could have better food options for a long flight. Paid money and got a seat with extra leg space but was asked to keep my carry on under the seat in front of me which defeats the purpose of buying a extra space seat.

On time departure and arrival. Had to be the oldest plane in the SWA fleet but it got me where I needed to be.

Flight was delayed out of BWI unexpectedly / without a reason given but otherwise ok.

I got a bit sick on the flight, and was so grateful when the male flight attendant explained to me they keep the back row open for cases like mine. He took such great care of me! I was incredibly grateful.

Fairly good - the seats seemed more comfortable on this flight. The staff out of Detroit were quite friendly. But they directed us to the wrong carousel for luggage. :(

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

Southwest is a discount airline. I get it. You take the (usually) good pricing with the bad (cramped). But Southwest is becoming more and more like the cut-rate airlines *cough* Spirit *cough*. It used to actually be a fun experience. e.g. paying for WiFi is bad enough - having to pay for it on each leg of a flight is ridiculous. Yes, I've seen your numbers that it only "impacts a small percentage", but you and I both know that is misleading at best. While I used to try to fly SW exclusively when flying domestically, now I'll look elsewhere very frequently and price being equal (or close) I'm going to the other carriers.

Seats were worn out but everything else was pretty much flawless.

The main issue was the quantity of the drink. The hostess gave only half cup full of the soft drink. I was thirsty and was expecting full glass like every other time.

attendents were rude and the boarding was disjointed and poor

Great quik boarding, friendly gate agent and crew. Let early

We sat at the gate for over 30 minutes, with no indication as to why

All was fine. Small plane so no food or entertainment.

Very aggressive at the boarding area of only allowing one person passed a line/ sign

Delayed 7 hours Crew and employees were nice Extra long flight but at least we got in

I love how the flight crews are now saying what the weather will be like, when we can expect to be able to get up and use the restrooms etc. I have to say also that our flight crews this trip were incredible - fast and courteous - and somehow managed to do the service even on these short flights with a few bumps. The only reason for an ok rating on entertainment was because these short flights are on planes without seatback displays but that's ok because I just download shows on my iPhone beforehand.

Our flight from Detroit to LaGuardia on Thursday 8/20 was delayed from 555 to 910 due to storms and a ground stop at LGA. It’s never fun to be stuck at the airport but I thought the desk crew and captain handled it well and kept us informed. I especially liked how they referred to us as their “LaGuardia family.” I am a loyal delta customer and this is one of the reasons why.

The meal tray was not usable it was completely uneven

Normally, I fly Delta first then Southwest second. I would never voluntarily fly American ever again. The seat space on this particular flight for me was incredibly cramped and small and tight. Fly crew not the most pleasant I’ve ever come across, and the normal delays of ground cruise and weather I know you will totally can’t control. Still would not fly American voluntarily again.

Flight was on time. Boarding was smooth and orderly. Flight attendants were friendly and professional. Bags came out soon after arrival.

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

It was on time, which is always a good thing. There wasn’t any food hence my okay rating.

It was a crazy day with a lot of delays and gate changes. Not a huge fan of the Charlotte hub at all.

We have been delayed and postponed 2days and nights…and still do not have our flight until tomorrow..

American Airlines is awful!! Will never fly with them again. Connection flight left early leaving 22 people in Charlotte with no way to get to Key West for 24 hours. Would not provide hotel or any other accommodations. Bags were delayed two days.

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