How long is the flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The duration of your flight to Detroit depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Detroit on KAYAK are from Johannesburg , which takes 30h 10m , Cape Town , which takes 32h 24m, and Port Elizabeth , which takes 36h 10m.

How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit?

The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and downtown Detroit is 17 miles.

What is the name of Detroit’s airport?

When flying to Detroit, you'll arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). The airport is also known as Detroit Metro, Detroit Metropolitan, or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How many direct flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are there each day?

There are around 1,966 direct flights from within South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 48% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are there each week?

Each week there are around 13,756 direct flights from within South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

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Cheap flights to Detroit from top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

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Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

12:20 am - 7:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 40m1 stop Istanbul

8:05 pm - 10:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$965Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8

6:50 pm - 7:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

8:05 pm - 11:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$995Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1

5:15 pm - 7:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

9:05 pm - 11:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$996Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1

8:50 pm - 7:57 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 07m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4:25 pm - 6:35 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,025Delta

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

12:20 am - 7:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 40m1 stop Istanbul

8:05 pm - 10:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,062Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

12:20 am - 7:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 40m1 stop Istanbul

8:05 pm - 10:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,072Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

7:45 pm - 10:18 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 33m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4:05 pm - 9:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,137United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

7:45 pm - 10:18 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 33m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:20 pm - 9:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

$1,145United Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8

9:40 pm - 7:46 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 06m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl

7:15 pm - 8:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,159Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8

9:40 pm - 7:46 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 06m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl

2:53 pm - 10:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 32m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cape Town Intl

$1,178Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Nov 6

8:15 pm - 2:23 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 08m1 stop London Heathrow

5:40 pm - 7:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,097Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

8:15 pm - 9:26 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 11m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

5:40 pm - 7:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,100Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Nov 7

8:15 pm - 2:23 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 08m1 stop London Heathrow

12:32 pm - 7:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,102Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Nov 6

8:15 pm - 8:03 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 48m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 pm - 7:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,103Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Nov 6

8:15 pm - 8:03 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 48m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:25 pm - 7:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,105Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Nov 7

8:15 pm - 9:26 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 11m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

2:30 pm - 7:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,108Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Nov 6

8:15 pm - 2:23 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 08m1 stop London Heathrow

10:10 am - 7:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,145Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Nov 4

8:15 pm - 2:23 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 08m1 stop London Heathrow

9:34 pm - 7:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 36m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,150Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Nov 4

9:55 pm - 2:47 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 52m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham

9:34 pm - 7:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 36m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,151Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Nov 6

9:55 pm - 5:17 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:35 am - 7:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,162Delta

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Detroit

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

How long is the flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?: The duration of your flight to Detroit depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Detroit on KAYAK are from Johannesburg, which takes 30h 10m, Cape Town, which takes 32h 24m, and Port Elizabeth, which takes 36h 10m.
How many direct flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are there each day?: There are around 1,966 direct flights from within South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 48% of flights departing in the morning.

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How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit?
The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and downtown Detroit is 17 miles.
What is the name of Detroit’s airport?
When flying to Detroit, you'll arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). The airport is also known as Detroit Metro, Detroit Metropolitan, or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Detroit.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Detroit?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
How many direct flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are there each week?
Each week there are around 13,756 direct flights from within South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

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