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Cheap Flight Deals from Detroit to Charlotte (DTW-CLT)

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Charlotte

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Charlotte.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 10:47 amDTW-CLT
1h 52mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:52 pm - 7:35 pmCLT-DTW
1h 43mnonstop
$118Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 10:47 amDTW-CLT
1h 52mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:13 pm - 8:01 pmCLT-DTW
1h 48mnonstop
$120Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 12
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 8:46 amDTW-CLT
1h 46mnonstop
Delta Logo
12:59 pm - 2:46 pmCLT-DTW
1h 47mnonstop
$155Delta
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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:20 amDTW-CLT
4h 50m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:46 pm - 10:33 pmCLT-DTW
1h 47mnonstop
$165American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
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6:50 pm - 9:46 pmDTW-CLT
26h 56m1 stop
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5:52 pm - 7:35 pmCLT-DTW
1h 43mnonstop
Sat, May 17 - Thu, May 22
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9:58 pm - 5:52 pmDTW-CLT
19h 54m1 stop
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9:45 pm - 9:10 amCLT-DTW
11h 25m1 stop
Fri, May 16 - Wed, May 21
Delta Logo
8:00 pm - 9:46 pmDTW-CLT
1h 46mnonstop
Delta Logo
12:36 pm - 2:23 pmCLT-DTW
1h 47mnonstop
$191Delta
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Wed, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 22
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 3:09 pmDTW-CLT
5h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 10:35 pmCLT-DTW
1h 50mnonstop
$201American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 16 - Wed, Jul 23
Frontier Logo
9:58 pm - 5:52 pmDTW-CLT
19h 54m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:47 am - 6:00 pmCLT-DTW
8h 13m1 stop
$202Frontier
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, May 19
Frontier Logo
9:58 pm - 5:52 pmDTW-CLT
19h 54m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:36 pm - 6:00 pmCLT-DTW
19h 24m1 stop
$210Frontier
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Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Charlotte

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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DTW

For early departures, consider staying at an airport hotel. Many offer parking deals and shuttles, saving time and hassle before your flight.

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CLT

Opt for ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft from CLT to Charlotte. It's a convenient option, costing around $30, avoiding parking hassles.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Charlotte flights

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to Charlotte, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Charlotte, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

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 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte is May, where tickets cost $273 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $383 and $379 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $353, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$58
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit to Charlotte

When to book flights from Detroit to Charlotte

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Charlotte 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 Detroit to Charlotte flights

  • If you are sending an Unaccompanied Minor from DTW to CLT, consider a non-stop cheap flight aboard either Delta or American. On both of these airlines, Unaccompanied Minor service is mandatory for children ages 5 through 14 traveling alone, and optional for kids 15 through 17. In all cases, the UM fee applies.

    Does either airport on a Detroit-to-Charlotte flight have accommodations for travelers with cognitive or emotional challenges?

  • Both DTW and CLT are members of the Sunflower Hidden Disabilities Program. You can sign up to wear a sunflower lanyard, which will discreetly alert airport staff that you need extra time negotiating the travel process, from check-in and going through security to collecting baggage and finding ground transportation.

    Can I rent a car at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)?

  • All the rental car companies at CLT are situated in on Level 2 of the Hourly Deck in the Rental Car Facility. If you will be driving with children, remember to add-on a child safety seat to your rental car reservation. According to North Carolina law, children younger than 8 or lighter than 80 lbs must be secured in an appropriate child restraint device.

    Do any airlines offering cheap tickets from Detroit to Charlotte operate sustainable flights?

  • Both Delta and American offer cheap tickets from Detroit to Charlotte, and both airlines are frequently listed in the Top 10 greenest and most sustainable airlines in the world. Both airlines have committed to and made successful strides toward net zero carbon emissions by 2050. They both invest in sustainable aviation fuel and engineering efforts designed to make planes more aerodynamic and fuel-efficient. Both airlines also recycle and reduce waste in-flight.

    What are some common connection cities on cheap flights from Detroit to Charlotte?

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charlotte was $58 for a one-way ticket and $118 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Charlotte flight route: Delta, American Airlines, Aeromexico, Air France, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and JetBlue.

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

    The Boeing 717-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Charlotte flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Charlotte?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Charlotte are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $328 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $338 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Charlotte.

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

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

    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 Charlotte with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and CLT 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 Detroit to Charlotte?

    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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $150 or less one-way and $279 or less round-trip.
  • A cheap ticket that requires you to self-transfer at a connection on an AMM-to-BCN flight can be a great bargain. But before you decide to purchase such a ticket, make sure you have enough time during the connection to deplane, go through customs, collect any checked baggage, possibly get to another terminal for the next leg of your flight, check in, and go through security again.
  • The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is a hub for Delta, Spirit, Lufthansa, and other airlines. The Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is a hub for American Airlines, US Airways, and others. Some of the cheapest tickets available from DTW to CLT are aboard Spirit and Delta.
  • Because an airline ticket from DTW to CLT is so affordable, this might be your chance to fly First Class if you have always wanted to. On Delta, a First Class ticket affords you accelerated check-in and security, early boarding, a more comfortable seat, personalized in-flight service, you will be the first to get your checked bags at the carousel, and more.
  • If you want to bring some luggage from DTW to CLT, a Delta flight allows one carry-on per Basic Economy ticket. A Delta carry-on has no weight limit, but must be within 22 x 14 x 9 inches. If you want to pay to add a checked bag, it must be within 50 lb and total dimensions of 62 inches.
  • If you want to relax in an exclusive lounge while you are waiting to board your flight to Charlotte, you are in luck. At DTW, any ticketed passenger can access the exclusive Lufthansa Business Lounge in the Evans Terminal with a lounge pass that you have purchased. This pass guarantees your spot in the lounge and is not refundable.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Charlotte?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

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Direct returns

Charlotte Douglas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Detroit to Charlotte

 
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7936 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
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Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

8.0 ExcellentFredrick, Apr 2025GSO - DTW
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Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Rode in a smaller plane and short trip meant no snacks, no free wifi or tv. It was only 30min flight so honestly wasn’t a big deal to lack these items.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

Customer service at the gate in the flight was exceptional. On time. Aircraft and seat was decent. Thanks Delta. 💗

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

They lost my luggage and it didn’t get delivered until the next day.

3 hours late. Not even water offered on a 2.25 hour flight.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

Good experience but the snacks are not gluten free, so I cannot eat them.

I didn’t like anything, being platinum pro get you absolutely nowhere and does not increase the customer service treatment whatsoever anymore. My flight was canceled and they put me on a flight eight hours later that would’ve got me back in the middle of the night. They could’ve easily move me up to an hour Prior on an earlier flight. My second flight was unreasonable to take, the third flight was also canceled due to mechanical issues like the first flight. I don’t know what’s going on with American, but they are falling apart, after seven flight changes I finally got home, Unreasonable.

They have lost any customer service care and support. Terrible airline now and been for awhile.

The flight was delayed leaving Miami. When we arrived in Charlotte, we were unable to park at our scheduled gate. We had to wait another 30-45 minutes before we could park at a different gate. All in all, we were delayed by almost two hours arriving in Charlotte.

Everything was great except it became so hot on the plane I couldn’t sleep on my red eye flight. It didn’t really cool down till we started descending.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

You get what you pay for, and the flights went smoothly. There’s no reclining chairs, no screens, And there isn’t always wifi, but the plane was clean and staff was friendly and the takeoff/landing were smooth.

The only positive is that the flight made it both ways. Getting charged for every little thing after the cost of the ticket itself is comical, considering how the plane and services are as bottom-tier as possible. The self check-in kiosks are useless. It’s nice to think that you can print your boarding pass, tag your checked bag, and then just drop it off. But no, they still make you go through the line once you finish- what’s the point of the self check-in then? Any questions for the staff seem like the biggest inconvenience and were met with condescending responses. This was my first and now last time ever flying with Spirit. After all the extra costs, subpar plane and staff, I see no value. I’d rather drive the 13 hours than give Spirit another dime.

The flight was fine however what started as a reasonable priced ticket could have become an overpriced ticket with additional charge for carry on as well as checked bag $79 per bag per person each way. Additional charge for choosing one’s seat, additional charge for beverage and snack, we were on what was described as a new plane yet there were no audio/visual on the jet. A bare bones service but not at a bare bones price. Will think twice before flying Spirit again. 😕

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

Flight was 2hours late they had no crew or the pilot.

I paid for streaming wifi and the connection was poor.

We had an 8 hr delay so it was not good

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

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