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Cheapest round-trip
$86
Overall average: $267
Spirit Airlines
Wed 11/19Thu 11/20
EWR - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$88
Typical prices: $232-$474
Spirit Airlines
Fri 12/12Mon 12/15
EWR - DTW • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to Detroit

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

Wed, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 20
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2:26 pm - 11:54 pmEWR-DTW
9h 28m1 stop
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1:59 pm - 10:29 pmDTW-EWR
8h 30m1 stop
$86Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 8:07 amEWR-DTW
10h 07m1 stop
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8:17 pm - 10:03 pmDTW-EWR
1h 46mnonstop
$87Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
Frontier Logo
8:30 pm - 8:26 amLGA-DTW
11h 56m1 stop
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11:07 am - 11:29 amDTW-LGA
24h 22m1 stop
$110Frontier
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
Frontier Logo
6:59 am - 5:17 pmJFK-DTW
10h 18m1 stop
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11:07 am - 12:07 amDTW-JFK
13h 00m1 stop
$110Frontier
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
Delta Logo
7:59 pm - 10:12 pmEWR-DTW
2h 13mnonstop
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5:20 pm - 7:04 pmDTW-EWR
1h 44mnonstop
$137Delta
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 1
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 10:57 amDEN-DTW
2h 52mnonstop
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8:40 am - 10:10 amDTW-DEN
3h 30mnonstop
$137Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 10:18 pmLGA-DTW
2h 19mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:50 amDTW-LGA
1h 50mnonstop
$137American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 11:24 amLGA-DTW
2h 14mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:50 amDTW-LGA
1h 50mnonstop
$138American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 10:02 amIAD-DTW
1h 42mnonstop
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5:45 am - 7:29 amDTW-IAD
1h 44mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 28
United Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 10:06 amIAD-DTW
1h 41mnonstop
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5:45 am - 7:27 amDTW-IAD
1h 42mnonstop
$204United Airlines
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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 flight to Detroit?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Detroit was $29 for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia and $86 for a round-trip. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from New York to Detroit and the best round-trip deal found in the last 3 days was $90.

How much is a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport costs $321. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $31 and departed from New York LaGuardia Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport which costs $252 on average, and Boston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which costs $292 on average.

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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 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 July, where tickets cost $209 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $357 and $355 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $204.

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 Jacksonville $166 one-way - $319 round-trip, from Los Angeles $184 one-way - $297 round-trip, from Appleton $185 one-way - $273 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight to Detroit

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers up to three inches more legroom than Main Cabin seats.


Delta's Wi-Fi is free for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.

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Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for a fee.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, with browsing and streaming packages available.

Frontier

Frontier's Premium Bundle includes priority boarding and extra legroom seats.


Frontier's Basic Fare only includes a personal item, no carry-on or seat selection.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


American's Basic Economy includes one personal item, but no free checked bags or seat selection.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding can be purchased to ensure Zone 2 boarding and overhead bin space.

JetBlue

JetBlue's Even More Space offers up to 7” extra legroom and early boarding.


JetBlue's Blue Basic allows a carry-on and personal item, boarding last.

Read more about JetBlueby Harriet Baskas
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DTW

For a quick exit, use the bus route from downtown to DTW, which takes about an hour. It's a convenient option for travelers.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
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Good to know - Book Cheap Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Plane Tickets

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Cheapest flight$29
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Philadelphia to Detroit

When to book flights to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights to Detroit: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Detroit 
FredrickFlew with DeltaGSO-DTWApr 2025
Wear comfy shoes. You'll be walking a lot (from the jetway to the rental car bus was about a mile total including luggage and the up and down stairs required) when you get to Detroit. And note that the B terminal restrooms appear to be eternally under construction. Had to walk to C term to find one open. At 9a.m on a Saturday.
MirelleFlew with Spirit AirlinesLAS-DTWNov 2024
Don’t book if you don’t wana pay extra for choosing seats and bags. Bring your own beverage and snacks, or you’ll pay for that too.
MarieCMH-DTWMay 2024
Get TSA pre approved for a faster security check.
도환Flew with DeltaLAS-DTWMay 2024
Fill the water bottle before you get one the plane.
RodneyFlew with DeltaIND-DTWFeb 2024
Detroit airport has a lot of gates and don't get anxious because they have a easy rail tram above that will get you to the gates ASAP.

FAQs - booking Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Detroit?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Detroit was $29 for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia and $86 for a round-trip. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from New York to Detroit and the best round-trip deal found in the last 3 days was $90.

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

    You’ll need to travel 17 miles to reach the Detroit city center from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What is the name of Detroit’s airport?

    All flights to Detroit land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The airport code is DTW,and it can also be referred to as Detroit Metro, Detroit Metropolitan, or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • How much is a flight to Detroit?

    On average, a flight to Detroit costs $321. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $31 and departed from New York LaGuardia Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Detroit is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as $315. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $480 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally at night, when flights cost $224 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 $297.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Detroit

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Detroit? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Detroit for the following prices or less: From Newark $392, from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $414, from Raleigh $487
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Detroit flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Detroit. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8001 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
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I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

10.0 ExcellentMAYRA, Nov 2025JFK - MIA
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I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

Not enough veg food available for passengers. I actually did not get the veg food and was told it was over, and I starved the entire flight duration.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

Did not get any refreshments. Crew was very nice but limited. Small seats

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Wish a flight with more than 2 hours with some snack rather than just cookie/biscuit.

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

The Hawaiian lady that boarded me was rude and the one help me a the ticket counter was rude

My experience was terrible. They cancelled my flight twice. They kept delaying it and leading me on, acting like the flight was going to go when it never had a chance. I missed out on valuable family time because of spirit and I won’t be flying with them again.

Prices for bags are extremely expensive and if you go higher on weight, the charge is ridiculous.

The flight was cancelled at the last minute. Will never fly Spirit again. Without a doubt the worst airline around.

My flight was delayed several times and eventually cancelled. Then the re-booked flight for 8pm was delayed multiple times over, and eventually it would have forced me to be at the airport for 9 hours. I accepted a rebook for the following day, fortunately I was able to stay with my friend again in New York, but if I didn’t have him as a resource it would have been much more upsetting.

Horrible, delay after delay due to our plane needing fuel.

Rough landings but comfortable and affordable if you can pack light

the plane was not full so the flight attendant had me move to an empty row which made for a good flight. The software for logging on and booking and confirming the flight is much too cumbersome.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

For the price I could have taken a “name brand” airline. No drink no snack and constant emails trying to get addition money for EVERYTHING other airlines include in the price. It looks cheaper but it’s Judy bait and switch and emails non stop!

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

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