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Find cheap flights from Milwaukee to Detroit from $132

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit departing on 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Milwaukee to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Detroit (MKE-DTW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Milwaukee 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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10:15 pm - 12:50 pmMKE-DTW
13h 35m1 stop
9:09 pm - 2:47 pmDTW-MKE
18h 38m1 stop
$192Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 4
8:27 am - 9:38 pmMKE-DTW
12h 11m1 stop
10:24 pm - 3:41 pmDTW-MKE
18h 17m1 stop
Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
5:00 am - 2:30 pmMKE-DTW
8h 30m1 stop
11:25 am - 5:23 pmDTW-MKE
6h 58m1 stop
Thu, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 7
10:15 pm - 7:31 pmMKE-DTW
20h 16m1 stop
8:20 pm - 3:41 pmDTW-MKE
20h 21m1 stop
$242Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Mon, May 27
7:52 pm - 11:28 amMKE-DTW
14h 36m1 stop
8:58 pm - 8:44 amDTW-MKE
12h 46m1 stop
$267Frontier
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 2
9:48 am - 12:00 pmMKE-DTW
1h 12mnonstop
8:39 am - 8:52 amDTW-MKE
1h 13mnonstop
$309Delta
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Fri, Jun 21 - Sat, Jun 22
6:30 pm - 12:46 amMKE-DTW
5h 16m1 stop
5:52 pm - 12:09 amDTW-MKE
7h 17m1 stop
$325American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 23
9:40 am - 11:45 amMKE-DTW
1h 05mnonstop
8:25 am - 8:35 amDTW-MKE
1h 10mnonstop
$369Delta
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Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2
5:02 am - 12:47 pmMKE-DTW
6h 45m2 stops
6:45 am - 7:38 pmDTW-MKE
13h 53m1 stop
$487American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 4
7:00 am - 2:58 pmMKE-DTW
6h 58m2 stops
2:00 pm - 7:10 pmDTW-MKE
6h 10m1 stop
$590United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2

Flights from Milwaukee to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Detroit on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Milwaukee to Detroit. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is August, where tickets cost $358 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of tickets is $542 and $518 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Milwaukee 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 33 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Detroit?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($132) and Frontier ($140). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($192) and Frontier ($267).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Milwaukee and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport direct and that is Delta. The best one-way deal found from Delta for the route is $298.

How many flights are there between Milwaukee and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Milwaukee and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 09m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 29 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Milwaukee and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit take?

A direct flight to Detroit will take on average 1h 05m to travel the 236 miles flying distance from Milwaukee.

What’s the earliest departure time from Milwaukee to Detroit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Milwaukee at 7:04 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 9:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Milwaukee to Detroit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 6:57 pm and lands at 9:04 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$132
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Milwaukee to Detroit

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $132 for a one-way ticket and $192 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Milwaukee to Detroit. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Milwaukee to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Milwaukee to Detroit?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Milwaukee and Detroit.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Milwaukee to Detroit are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $428 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $480 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee with another airline. Booking your flights between Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MKE to Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $163 or less one-way and $306 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Milwaukee to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Milwaukee-Mitchell to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Milwaukee-Mitchell

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

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Top airlines flying from Milwaukee to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Milwaukee to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Milwaukee to Detroit? 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
DeltaOverall score based on 10826 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.4Food
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Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024PLN - DTW
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Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

I like that it got us where we were going. Everything else needed work. It was 1/2 hour late and we took off an hour late. The plane had to be cleaned and the disabled loaded on board before we could take off which took forever and then we sat at the terminal FOREVER before we took off. The ride was so bumpy that they couldn’t serve drinks and snack but to about 1/2 the plane. Seriously we should have flown out of Fort Lauderdale. We probably would’ve gotten home several hours earlier.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Milwaukee to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/30Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 02mMKE-DTW
$132
8/30Fri
1 stopFrontier
14h 40mMKE-DTW
$140
6/22Sat
1 stopFrontier
7h 13mMKE-DTW
$153
6/22Sat
3 stops
26h 37mMKE-DTW
$219
6/22Sat
nonstopDelta
1h 14mMKE-DTW
$224
8/2Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 12mMKE-DTW
$232
8/30Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 08mMKE-DTW
$249
9/17Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 08mMKE-DTW
$274
5/30Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 42mMKE-DTW
$275
11/1Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 30mMKE-DTW
$294

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Last minute flights from Milwaukee to Detroit

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Milwaukee to Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 16mMKE-DTW
5/12Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 51mDTW-MKE
$444
5/7Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
7h 06mMKE-DTW
5/8Wed
multi-stopJetBlue
5h 29mDTW-MKE
$581
5/6Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
5h 08mMKE-DTW
5/8Wed
multi-stopJetBlue
5h 29mDTW-MKE
$662
5/7Tue
multi-stop
26h 21mMKE-DTW
5/8Wed
multi-stop
25h 34mDTW-MKE
$668
5/7Tue
multi-stop
26h 21mMKE-DTW
5/8Wed
multi-stop
25h 34mDTW-MKE
$685
5/7Tue
multi-stop
21h 19mMKE-DTW
5/8Wed
multi-stop
25h 34mDTW-MKE
$686
5/7Tue
multi-stop
26h 21mMKE-DTW
5/8Wed
multi-stop
41h 47mDTW-MKE
$721
5/7Tue
nonstopDelta
1h 11mMKE-DTW
5/8Wed
nonstopDelta
1h 11mDTW-MKE
$807
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 19mMKE-DTW
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 26mDTW-MKE
$823
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 59mMKE-DTW
5/8Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
3h 47mDTW-MKE
$824

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Milwaukee - Detroit Flights

Departure:

Milwaukee (MKE)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - Milwaukee

Cabin classes:

$1,684
$716
$565
$212