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Cheapest round-trip
$188
Typical prices: $329-$519
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/29Sun 11/1
MEM - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$399
Typical prices: $386-$519
Delta
Fri 10/2Mon 10/5
MEM - DTW • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 1h 56m
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Top layover airports
Denver (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $158 (round-trip)
Chicago (MDW)
Shortest trip • 4h 02m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Memphis to Detroit (MEM-DTW)

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

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
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7:50 pm - 1:07 pmMEM  Memphis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 17m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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11:00 am - 7:37 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEM Memphis
9h 37m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$188Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Oct 7
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1:45 pm - 9:52 amMEM  Memphis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
19h 07m2 stops Harrison Boone County Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:23 pm - 7:28 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEM Memphis
16h 05m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$219Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
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7:10 pm - 11:17 amMEM  Memphis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 07m1 stop Orlando
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11:00 am - 7:37 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEM Memphis
9h 37m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$227Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
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5:15 am - 10:30 amMEM  Memphis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway
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7:30 pm - 10:30 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEM Memphis
4h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
$365Southwest
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
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5:15 am - 10:30 amMEM  Memphis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway
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2:40 pm - 10:00 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEM Memphis
8h 20m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Nashville Intl
$370Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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12:40 pm - 5:45 pmMEM  Memphis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
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9:40 am - 12:35 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEM Memphis
3h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
$381Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
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3:48 pm - 1:07 amMEM  Memphis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:03 pm - 12:53 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEM Memphis
4h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$391American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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6:10 am - 9:04 amMEM  Memphis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 54mnonstop
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8:05 pm - 8:58 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEM Memphis
1h 53mnonstop
$399Delta
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
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6:00 pm - 8:57 pmMEM  Memphis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 57mnonstop
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8:50 am - 9:44 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEM Memphis
1h 54mnonstop
$399Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 10:23 pmMEM  Memphis-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 47m1 stop New York LaGuardia
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6:00 am - 10:00 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MEM Memphis
5h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$419American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Memphis to Detroit flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Memphis usually cost between $210 and $549 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $188 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 29-Nov 1).

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Memphis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Memphis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is September, where tickets cost $359 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $519 and $499 respectively.

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

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 $427, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Memphis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Memphis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$98
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Memphis to Detroit

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Memphis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $98 for a one-way ticket and $188 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Memphis to Detroit.

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

    Memphis and Detroit are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Memphis from Memphis and will be arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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

    Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Memphis to Detroit flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Memphis to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Memphis to Detroit?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Memphis to Detroit, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Memphis to Detroit are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $578 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $404 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Memphis to Detroit.

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

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

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Memphis with another airline. Booking your flights between Memphis and DTW 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 Memphis to Detroit?

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

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Memphis to Detroit?

    In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Memphis to Detroit were found on Frontier ($262) and Southwest ($365).

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $284 or less one-way and $436 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Memphis to Detroit?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Memphis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Find which airlines fly direct from Memphis Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Memphis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Memphis

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Memphis (MEM)
Detroit (DTW)