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Cheapest round-trip
$329
Typical prices: $396-$642
WestJet
Mon 10/8Sat 10/13
DTW - YVR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$133
Typical prices: $190-$341
WestJet
Thu 9/27
DTW - YVR • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Vancouver Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $191 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Vancouver (DTW-YVR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Vancouver

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
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6:10 pm - 12:15 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YVR Vancouver Intl
9h 05m1 stop Calgary
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10:55 pm - 11:56 amYVR  Vancouver Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$329Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Oct 7
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6:10 pm - 7:05 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YVR Vancouver Intl
15h 55m2 stops Calgary Victoria Intl
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6:45 am - 4:40 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 55m1 stop Calgary
$331WestJet
Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Oct 7
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6:10 pm - 7:35 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YVR Vancouver Intl
16h 25m2 stops Calgary Edmonton
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6:45 am - 4:40 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 55m1 stop Calgary
$336WestJet
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7
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6:00 am - 5:30 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YVR Vancouver Intl
14h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Edmonton
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6:45 am - 4:40 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 55m1 stop Calgary
$337Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
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1:55 pm - 8:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YVR Vancouver Intl
9h 20m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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9:10 am - 9:30 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 20m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$380Air Canada
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7
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2:00 pm - 8:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YVR Vancouver Intl
9h 15m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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8:00 am - 9:30 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 30m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$380Air Canada
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:05 am - 10:54 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YVR Vancouver Intl
6h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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12:05 pm - 10:45 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 40m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$451Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:05 am - 10:54 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YVR Vancouver Intl
6h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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12:05 pm - 10:45 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 40m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$452Delta
Tue, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 9
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7:35 am - 5:49 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YVR Vancouver Intl
12h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:25 pm - 10:44 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$453United Airlines
Tue, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 9
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7:00 am - 2:49 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YVR Vancouver Intl
9h 49m1 stop San Francisco
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1:25 pm - 10:44 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$453United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 3% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport at $348 round-trip.
  • July ($581) and August ($551) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 17% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Vancouver

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on WestJet and Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on YVR

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

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.

Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$133
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to Vancouver

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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights:

    • WestJet: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Only WestJet operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Vancouver Intl Airport.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport?

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: 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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $191 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $534 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by WestJet and Flair Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport pass through?

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

    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 13% of one-stop connections

    Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $460 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $514, a difference of $54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Vancouver Intl Airport are Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal, BC Place Vancouver and Canada Place. These are among the most viewed places in Vancouver Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 1:55 pm
    • Latest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 2:00 pm.

    The flight takes about 4h 55m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% below the route average of $496. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport takes 4h 55m, covering 1,955 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $329 to $1,529. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 20m, compared with 7h 30m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 31m via Calgary (YYC).

  • What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Vancouver Intl Airport is 3 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR)?

    Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Avis
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo
    • NextCar

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport range from $396 to $642, with an average of $496 over the past 12 months. Anything below $396 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $460 - about $54 less than Saturday (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 17% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport trip for October. Fares historically average $348 round-trip in that month - typically $233 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $191 round-trip on this route - about $343 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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