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Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Detroit

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

Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 12
Lufthansa Logo
9:00 am - 12:11 pmMAN  Manchester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 11m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Newark
Lufthansa Logo
4:00 pm - 5:10 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MAN Manchester
20h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$735Lufthansa
Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 12
Lufthansa Logo
9:00 am - 12:11 pmMAN  Manchester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 11m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Newark
Lufthansa Logo
6:50 pm - 9:50 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MAN Manchester
34h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$742Lufthansa
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:30 pmMAN  Manchester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 40m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Newark
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 12:05 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MAN Manchester
20h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Oslo Gardermoen
$753Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
JetBlue Logo
12:10 pm - 4:40 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 30m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue Logo
5:30 pm - 9:20 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
10h 50m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$797JetBlue
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
JetBlue Logo
12:10 pm - 4:40 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 30m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue Logo
5:30 pm - 9:20 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
10h 50m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$801JetBlue
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
JetBlue Logo
12:10 pm - 4:40 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 30m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue Logo
5:30 pm - 9:20 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
10h 50m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$806JetBlue
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 5:15 pmLHR  London Heathrow-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
6:40 pm - 7:10 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LHR London Heathrow
7h 30mnonstop
$1,268Delta
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Oct 1
Delta Logo
8:40 am - 5:15 pmLHR  London Heathrow-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
6:40 pm - 7:10 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LHR London Heathrow
7h 30mnonstop
$1,268Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21
British Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 5:38 pmLHR  London Heathrow-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 08m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Philadelphia
British Airways Logo
7:23 pm - 10:20 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LHR London Heathrow
9h 57m1 stop Philadelphia
$1,294British Airways
Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Jan 7
British Airways Logo
7:30 am - 11:21 pmLHR  London Heathrow-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 51m2 stops Madrid Barajas Philadelphia
British Airways Logo
6:48 am - 6:55 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LHR London Heathrow
19h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,441British Airways
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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.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Detroit is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $839. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $1,521 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly 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 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is February, where tickets cost $832 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is $1,218 and $1,192 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $700.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $1,134 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,218.

What is a good deal for flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for the following prices or less: From London Heathrow Airport $799 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.

FAQs - booking Detroit flights

  • Are there direct flights to Detroit from London airports?

    Yes, this is a busy and popular route with a range of options out of London. You can fly direct with Virgin, Delta and KLM out of Heathrow (LHR). A number of other airlines fly indirectly through European and US cities. United Airlines leaves Heathrow and transits through Newark (EWR) while Air France takes a longer route through its home hub of Charles de Gaulle Paris (CDG) and JFK in New York before arriving in Detroit. Air Europa, Icelandair and WestJet all fly from London Gatwick (LGW). WestJet transits through Toronto Pearson (YYZ); Icelandair will bring you to Detroit via Reykjavik and Boston while Air Europa flies via Madrid (MAD) and JFK.

  • What are the public transport options at Detroit Airport (DTW)?

    Detroit Airport (DTW) is also known as Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport or just DTW. It’s a major hub in the United States. There are two terminals: the North Terminal and the McNamara Terminal. Both have their own Ground Transportation Centre, where you can find taxis and other public transport. They are both found on Level 4 of each terminal. They are well signposted from the Arrivals area. A taxi to the centre of Detroit will cost around $60 (£42), priced for four people in a cab and the journey will take approximately 30min. If you prefer to travel by bus you can use the service provided by SMART. This bus company runs a service via both terminals on Route 125 to the city centre. The fare is around $2 (£1.40) one way and takes around 40min.

  • Apart from Detroit itself, which nearby cities are also served by Detroit Airport?

    Passengers use Detroit Airport to reach downtown Detroit and its immediate surroundings, but also cities such as Ann Arbour, Toledo in Ohio; Windsor Ontario, and the Canadian Southwestern Ontario.

  • Are the car hire desks easy to find at Detroit Airport?

    Yes, most of the major US and international car hire companies operate from Detroit Airport. They are all located in the same place - the rental car campus on the north-eastern side of the airport and along Lucas Drive. On arrival and after you’ve claimed your baggage, go to the ground transportation centre in either terminal, where you will be able to take a free shuttle bus to the car rental campus. The shuttle bus runs continuously, 24h a day.

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

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 17 miles from the center of Detroit.

  • 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 much is a flight to Detroit?

    On average, a flight to Detroit costs $1,144. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $646 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • 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.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $774 or less one-way and $799 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Detroit flight deals.
  • The Westin Hotel is located immediately beside the McNamara Terminal in Detroit Airport (DTW). It’s within walking distance of the Arrivals area and linked to the terminal by a walkway.
  • The concourse in the McNamara Terminal is a mile long and they run an internal ExpressTram along it. It has three stations: Terminal Station in the centre of the concourse, and North and South Terminal at each end of the line. This is a free service.
  • If you need assistance in the airport with regards to your mobility or hidden disabilities then make sure you alert your airline at least 48h in advance and they can organise the team on the ground to be ready for you. There are no golf carts available - only wheelchair services.
  • There are plenty of ATMs and currency exchange desks in the Arrivals hall and concourse of both terminals. They are well signposted and will accept UK bank cards.
  • If you plan to use an Uber or Lyft service on arrival rather than a regular taxi, you’ll find it in the Ground Transportation Area, but follow the signs for Ride Share rather than taxi.

Everything you need to know for your flight to Detroit

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