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Cheap Flights from Detroit to the United States

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
New York
New York1 stop$186
Orlando
Orlando1 stop$134
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$291
Las Vegas
Las Vegasnonstop$196
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$314
Chicago
Chicago2 stops$204
Miami
Miami1 stop$195
Boston
Bostonnonstop$285
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdalenonstop$97
Washington, D.C.
Baltimorenonstop$81
Denver
Denver1 stop$151
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$330
Atlanta
Atlantanonstop$116
Dallas
Dallasnonstop$88
Tampa
Tampanonstop$109
Houston
Houstonnonstop$119
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$343
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$445
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$169
New York
New York1 stop$186
Orlando
Orlando1 stop$134
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$291
Las Vegas
Las Vegasnonstop$196
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$314
Chicago
Chicago2 stops$204
Miami
Miami1 stop$195
Boston
Bostonnonstop$285
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdalenonstop$97
Washington, D.C.
Baltimorenonstop$81
Denver
Denver1 stop$151
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$330
Atlanta
Atlantanonstop$116
Dallas
Dallasnonstop$88
Tampa
Tampanonstop$109
Houston
Houstonnonstop$119
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$343
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$445
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$169
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to the United States flights

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

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

The cheapest ticket to the United States from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found in the last 5 days was to Dallas, at $77 round-trip. The most popular route is from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Orlando Airport (MCO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $118.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $328 on average. Morning departures are around 21% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $500.

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

No, with an average price for the route of $411, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to the United States is January, when tickets cost $258 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $396 and $376 respectively.

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

When flying from Detroit to United States, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to the United States, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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Flights from Detroit to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Detroit to the United States 
JenniferFlew with Delta-Aug 2026
The name of the game with Detroit AND Baltimore particularly in the summer is to keep a very very close eye on the weather and begin to anticipate delays. We are traveling to Detroit weekly for the next 5 months, and almost every week we encounter at least one delay. Realize that while Detroit airport has airline clubs etc. BWI does NOT. Passengers who want club access at both ends should fly out of IAD instead.
Verified travelerFlew with Delta-Jul 2026
Check a map and take the train between gates. Signage is terrible. Detroit has allowed restaurants and boarding to spill out into the concourse, so can be a recurring narrow struggle through crowds walking between gates. If you see food you want, get it. Not as many food options, and not many healthy food options, as it would appear along concourse A.
AndreaFlew with Spirit Airlines-Feb 2026
I chose Spirit because it was a lot cheaper. Expect a very uncomfortable seat for basic economy. Bring something to do because there is no back of the seat entertainment screen.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines-Feb 2026
Bring your own food, drinks and entertainment (movies, books, crossword puzzles, etc)
AngeliqueFlew with Spirit Airlines-Nov 2025
Know there is a shuttle to exit or get baggage
LisaFlew with Frontier-Mar 2025
For short flights Frontier is okay but pay the extra money to be comfortable if your flight is longer.
MollieFlew with Spirit Airlines-Feb 2025
You have to weigh your bags yourself, there is no assistant to help check bags like on delta, so it takes longer and is more of a pain. Long lines, count on an extra few minutes. Other than that, everything was fine.
FelipeFlew with Delta-Jun 2024
Make sure you know where you are going it’s a big airport… if you fly delta you can ride the tram inside to get to your gate if it is far away.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines-Mar 2024
Show up extra early, especially if you are flying with kids. There are no employees around to assist you.

FAQs - booking United States flights

  • Are there any public transportation options to get me from downtown Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    One of the fastest forms of public transportation to take travelers from downtown Detroit to the airport is route number 261, offered by Southeast Michigan SMART. The trip takes about 1h and costs around $2.

  • Are there public transportation options to get me to downtown Chicago from Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    One of the most convenient ways to travel the rather long distance from the airport to downtown Chicago is aboard the Chicago Transit Authority's Blue Line that will make the trip in about 45min for a cost of around $3.50.

  • If I am flying from Detroit to Los Angeles to stay in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood, what's the best way for me to get from the airport to this location?

    One option is to take a taxi that will make the trip in about 10min and will cost around $29. If you prefer to take public transportation, you can take a combination of the Greenline Shuttle, The Metro C Line, and the number 109 bus that will have you in Manhattan Beach in about 1h 10min for a cost of about $11.50.

  • Are there any nonstop flights available between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles International Airport?

    Because Los Angeles is such a popular destination for visitors, you will find plenty of nonstop flight options every day offered by both Spirit Airlines and Delta Airlines.

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

    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 United States.

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

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

    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 from Detroit to United States with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United States

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Detroit to the following destinations at these prices or less: Atlanta $158 one-way - $181 round-trip; Fort Lauderdale $119 one-way - $199 round-trip; Orlando $130 one-way - $224 round-trip
  • If you are an environmentally friendly traveler driving your electric car to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), the airport offers complimentary electric vehicle charging stations at both the Big Blue Deck and the McNamara Deck of the long-term parking locations.
  • When you are traveling on a cold winter day from Detroit to the beaches and sunshine of Los Angeles, California, and you decide you would like to ditch some of your luggage when you arrive in Los Angeles, there are offsite companies at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that will pick up and drop off your luggage and store it for you for around $10 per item.
  • If you've just made the trip from Detroit to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and you would like to clean up a little bit, there are shower services available on a pay-per-use basis in the Delta Club Lounges, the American Airlines Club Lounges, and The Wingtips Lounge.
  • If you are a nursing mother that is traveling from the airport in Detroit to a destination in the United States, there are eight nursing rooms at the airport, including five in the McNamara Terminal and three in the North Terminal.
  • If you are looking for a quiet place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the airport environment, the airport in Detroit offers two Reflection Rooms that make a great place to sit quietly for a few minutes before your flight. There are rooms in both the McNamara Terminal and the North Terminal.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to the United States? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4191 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
Airline reviews

The Southwest airline was ok. A big thank you to Kayak team (David), who worked with me on Sunday afternoon to rebook my travel from Burbank, CA, to CVG. My original flight on Sunday was delayed, so I had to cancel Sunday flight and rebook my travel to Monday. Could not have done it without help from David from Kayak team. Ante Soda GE Aerospace

10.0 ExcellentAnte, Aug 2026
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The Southwest airline was ok. A big thank you to Kayak team (David), who worked with me on Sunday afternoon to rebook my travel from Burbank, CA, to CVG. My original flight on Sunday was delayed, so I had to cancel Sunday flight and rebook my travel to Monday. Could not have done it without help from David from Kayak team. Ante Soda GE Aerospace

Seated at front bulkhead for a smidge extra leg room away from home and on flight back home. Away crew was very proactive about assuring our carryons had space close behind us (because no seat in front of us our personal items had to be in a small bin overhead). They actively required passengers place overhead luggage on its side so more items could fit in bins. Home crew made no such efforts. I had to struggle back rows to get overhead bags upon landing, no crew help then either, and some disgruntled passengers as I and others retrieved our bags. There was a system that worked pretty well. The home bound crew just didn't feel like working.

Southwest has inacted unfriendly customer policies like other airlines. Watch the fine print very carefully if you are having to alter flight arrangements. Rules are now complicated and very stilted to travelers sacrificing travel funds (unlike before where the simple, straight forward flight change policy was worth the extra premium for ticket price.) On the positive side, SW Flight crews are still wonderfully helpful.

Flight left on time and was early landing. Seats not comfortable and not enough space…

Flight left on time. Seat spacing is way too small…

It would have been better if the flight was on time

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. :(

Just crazy with times being pushed and pushed and pushed and gate crew at Philly super rude and unprofessional with many under stress with delays.

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.

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

Chaotic boarding at these gates, multiple gates squeezed in at the very end of a concourse, behind a restaurant. Agents gave up on boarding by individual zones. Flight itself was uneventful, which is all we hope for any more.

Weather in Atlanta necessitated an hour's hold on the tarmac before we could leave Detroit. The plane was packed, and I expected some surliness. But no! The crew was fantastic (jovial even!), responsive to people's needs, and kept us informed. Consequently, the passengers took the delay in stride, and what could have been an ugly situation turned out to be no more than a minor inconvenience. The crew were the stars here.

The flight was mostly smooth and direct (although it was 2 hours late). The glow of the flight attendant’s phone was annoying as I tried to sleep on this midnight flight.

Everything about this flight was good except for the very end when I reached my destination. Everyone from the tune to the wheelchair escorts were great with the case were great but I miss you with people at the check in this at the very end. I need help from the chicken desk because I forgot my pillow on the plane The female worker at the chicken desk said that they found my pillow and she was going to retrieve it for me. She left a 30 minutes without any update and her so she saw me walking back and forth waiting for her and they didn't even bother calling her or radioing her for any updates. They were busy because they were behind schedule and they were overwhelmed but thanks because at least glanced me and try to give me an update just a quick radio check or phone call. I don't care about the pillow but if you tell me to wait, I waited for at least half an hour before I said something and I just left because they wouldn't bother talking to me so I could, so everything's going in the review. I took pictures of the two men that were left working at the check-in counter. The totally ignored me despite the signals I've been giving them. I don't see any offers in the kayak review to add pictures or screenshots so I'm going to post another review I don't know their name but I'm pretty sure Delta will find other names when they see the review. Google with pictures. There was another guy at the chicken counter bring an orange workers vest who finally left after telling me that the girl that was retrieving my pillow is working the gates now. That would have been if they just told me that's what happened. But I had no update. Make me wait for nothing. Thank you Delta airlines!

Crew was real good, flight was smooth and came in early.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Airplane is not very clean, food quality and taste was not good. Lufthansa used to be good but nowadays went down. Overall experience is just okay, wouldn't fly again, prefer Turkish airlines.

I missed the flight due to maintenance issues. This is the second flight I’ve missed in four days because United allows such little time between layovers. Very disappointing

My return flight to Honolulu (UA 1170) was on a 777-200. I’d forgotten the weird seating arrangement in first-class (2-2-2); I was in 1B, so I faced the passenger in 1C. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the flight computer, so we left LA an hour late (6:05pm). The meal I chose was Korean BBQ Glazed short rib. It was served with a nice salad and fried rice. This meal was better than breakfast on the outgoing leg. All in all, a decent flying experience. Ratings: 777: 3.75, food: 3.5, service: 5 (out of 5).

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

We got delayed three hours and nobody thought to have the bathroom fixed while we were sitting waiting to board? took a full hour to have maintenance come and check it off. Had to shut the bathroom down twice so that the pilots could go to the bathroom. Everyone missed their connections.

Not good - outbound flight was delayed and missed my connection even though I got to the gate after running through the airport - the agent would not let me on because the door was closed (flight had not left). There was no notification from United - overall experience was very disappointing. Additionally, I was downgraded from first class to coach on the alternative flight

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

Some sort of compensation for missing work because of a cancelled flight that was United’s fault

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

Staff friendly and app worked really well. Modest delays were frustrating

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.

They should have allowed for extra time to de-ice the plane before boarding passengers. This delayed us about 10-15 mins after we boarded. Overall experience was fine. Crew was friendly and on top of everything. We didn’t have any issues during the flight.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

Everything was excellent. I loved my flight Thank you so much 😊

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.

Sat in the airport waiting for my flight for 5 hours. Finally got on the plane only to be thrown off and told that my flight was cancelled. Zero customer service. Nobody spoke to us. Just the worst

When I was boarding my departure from Raleigh to Orlando I was inappropriately scolded by a female dog named Mia because I didn’t pay in advance for my carry on bag ($75). Frontiers website is confusing regarding pre-paying for carryons so it was a simple mistake. I also had paid for “upfront plus” meaning me and my son were seated in the front row with no one in the middle seat ($450 upgrade). When we were boarding Mia said “sir, you didn’t pay for your carryon” in a not so polite tone and told me to get out of line and come back to the counter to pay for my carryon. The way they had the retractable rope left me no room to circle back without making the people behind me move so I just stood there and then she said a second time “sir!! Go pay for your carryon” in an embarrassing tone. I then moved their rope so I could get back to the counter when a second female dog then asked “are you done!?!?” because I had said “do you want me to bulldoze the people behind me?” I then said you do realize I paid over $400 for upfront plus so I was certainly not trying to sneak a carryon bag without paying. Long story short, I am soooo done with discount airlines!!! By the time you pay for all the “extras” you might as well have paid for Delta Southwest or American! Frontier airlines sucks and I was embarrassed by a female dog named Mia!!!

Frontier is good until they cancel your flight. Way too many cancellations.

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

This was one of the first frontier airline flights this spring that wasn't delayed. It actually left on time. Some of the flight crew did not look happy, they didn't smile when the passengers were boarding or getting off the plane, and the passengers initiated greetings, not the staff. To me this was an odd experience to have with any flight/airline. I had a bad experience booking this flight. The price didn't solidify until late hours into the night. Ever time I purchased the ticket, I either received a denial email or an error because the price has changed, but it was never reflected on the flyfrontier or kayak websites until way after midnight on the date of travel. This caused me anxiety and irritation with the websites. Then I noticed a mishap with my name on my voucher as I went to check in, it was incorrect. When I proceeded to correct it, Frontier had no easy, let alone free, way to remedy it. I couldn't correct my name without a $75 charge, I couldn't cancel my voucher to repurchase it with the correct name without a $100 charge, because it was too close to departure. Then calling frontier was nearly impossible to remedy the situation with a human. It's already difficult to want to choose frontier because of all the upcharges, but you feel kinda trapped into doing so because it's the more affordable airline.

Seats were extremely uncomfortable and it was very hot on the plane.

Xmas Day- Flights were on time for departure and arrival, baggage check in and boarding process were hassle free, baggage also arrived without any delay. Satisfied customer on this journey.

We’ve been sitting waiting for a gate for 30 minutes without explanation. Several of the older flight attendants are very rude.

Boarded late, no communication as to why, a lot of turbulence

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