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Cheapest round-trip
$67
Overall average: $155
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/17Tue 3/17
EWR - DTW • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$67
Typical prices: $96-$285
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/11Tue 3/17
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

Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 3:50 pm
EWR
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DTW
1h 50mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:53 pm - 11:29 pm
DTW
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EWR
1h 36mnonstop
$67Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:59 am - 7:49 am
EWR
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DTW
1h 50mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:59 pm - 12:39 am
DTW
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EWR
1h 40mnonstop
$68Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:14 pm - 12:09 am
EWR
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DTW
1h 55mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:34 am - 1:05 pm
DTW
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EWR
1h 31mnonstop
$69Spirit Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Frontier Logo
6:38 pm - 8:22 pm
BWI
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DTW
1h 44mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:34 pm - 9:05 pm
DTW
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BWI
1h 31mnonstop
$97Frontier
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Frontier Logo
6:38 pm - 8:22 pm
BWI
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DTW
1h 44mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:34 pm - 9:05 pm
DTW
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BWI
1h 31mnonstop
$98Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28
Delta Logo
7:56 pm - 9:36 pm
DCA
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DTW
1h 40mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 6:59 pm
DTW
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DCA
1h 29mnonstop
$189Delta
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:43 am
IAD
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DTW
1h 43mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 10:59 pm
DTW
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IAD
1h 29mnonstop
$189Delta
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Southwest Logo
10:30 am - 11:05 pm
SFO
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DTW
9h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:40 pm - 10:10 pm
DTW
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SFO
11h 30m
2 stops
$319Southwest
Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 23
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 11:25 pm
SFO
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DTW
13h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 10:55 am
DTW
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SFO
6h 55m
1 stop
$320Southwest
Thu, Jun 18 - Mon, Jun 22
United Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 5:20 am
SFO
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DTW
4h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:12 pm - 1:42 am
DTW
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SFO
7h 30m
1 stop
$325United 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 $41 for a one-way ticket from Newark and $67 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 $75.

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 $349. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $28 and departed from Philadelphia. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport which costs $228 on average, and Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which costs $368 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 March, where tickets cost $196 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $314 and $285 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is January with an average price of $167.

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 Los Angeles $164 one-way - $257 round-trip, from Jacksonville $198 one-way - $259 round-trip, from Appleton $247 one-way - $293 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 66 days before departure.

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Good to know - Book Cheap Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$41
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Detroit

When to book flights to Detroit

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Flights to Detroit: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Detroit 
GeorgeFlew with Spirit Airlines
LAS
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DTW
Jan 2026
Best flights for comfort are with Delta and American Airlines. They also allow one carry-on for free. Spirit and Southwest flights are usually cheaper, and less comfortable seating. Spirit charges for each bag(excluding a small personal bag).
FredrickFlew with Delta
GSO
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DTW
Apr 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 Airlines
LAS
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DTW
Nov 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.
Marie
CMH
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DTW
May 2024
Get TSA pre approved for a faster security check.
도환Flew with Delta
LAS
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DTW
May 2024
Fill the water bottle before you get one the plane.
RodneyFlew with Delta
IND
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DTW
Feb 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 $41 for a one-way ticket from Newark and $67 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 $75.

  • 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 $349. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $28 and departed from Philadelphia 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 $308. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $460 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 $208 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $278.

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 $288, from Raleigh $407, from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $470
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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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8240 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

4.0 OkayJahmes, Feb 2026
LAX - MCO
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Flight crew issues delayed my flight by 2 1/2 hours. Causing me to miss my connection.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

Boarding was efficient and smooth. Departure time was on time. Arrival to Detroit was early. Average food . Average crew service Very average cabin comfort. Nothing spectacular one way ir another, except for the excellent on time performance.

Flight was delayed. No information on why it was delayed. After we boarded the flight, , the crew made announcement that the captain hs not arrived and he will take 15 mins more to arrive. Passengers were just sitting patiently for the captain to arrive and start, Terrible experience.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

Very convenient considering that is a non-stop flight, but the Aeromexico still has old model planes, so the entertainment was very poor and the space for carry-on luggage was very limited.

This long-haul international flight was the most comfortable among any of the same kind of flight operated by an American-headquartered airline - second to none!

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

As great a red-eye flight as red-eye flights can be.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

We arrived 25 minutes early only to be told our gate was occupied and so we sat for close to 30 minutes to pull into a gate. That’s not an early arrival!

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Overall, my last three trips on American Airlines have all been either delayed or "rescheduled" due to mechanical issues. At least on delay caused me to miss two possible connecting flights each later than the first. My last option for my last connection required the assistance of the onsite service desk (O'Hare Airport). The wait time for the service desk was such that it jeopardized getting booked on the last connecting flight available for the night. Suffice it to say, my latest experiences with American Airlines have caused me extensive loss of productive business and personal time and can therefore be classified as significantly less than satisfactory.

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Waiting for gate in RDU for more than 20mins is crazy.

Flight was on time and there was an empty seat next to me. That makes for a good flight!

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

We sat on the tarmac for an hour and a half after landing.

Flight was delayed for 12 h. They should stop overlooking flights.

Flight was delayed due to waiting for crew! Flight attendants did not offer us food or drinks. Did not communicate with them at all other than at boarding and leaving the plane.

Got surprised by passing an additional fee when selecting seats. No snack or drink offered. Will never use spirit again.

The flight was delayed over an hour which got us into DFW at approximately 2:20 am

Went as planned. No wifi included and no screens. No free snacks. Didn't buy food so can't rate that. Unable to charge devices on plane. Staff were friendly and flight was fast, cheap and convenient.

Horrible experience!! In the meantime we were in Philadelphia they didn’t give us some water and the information about the fly on the plane was without empathy!!! Plus the fly started with delay!! So very unhappy moment!!!

The flight was delayed for unknown reasons while other airlines weren’t. It was very frustrating.

Kayak and Spirit could not meaningfully share itinerary data, leading to many hours of remediation.

Delay at the gate without any communication such as announcement, sign, monitor, email or text. Found out later we were boarded with the knowledge of a significant delay, awaiting communication from Europe. Pilot was the only source of information regarding the delay after a long gate delay and sitting for more than 30 minutes after boarding. More than 2 hour delay, landing at 2 AM. Offered to deplane and reboard, but probably should have just waited rather than repeat the process. Not the first time experiencing the lack of communication with Spirit airlines. This morning was not as bad as showing up to a terminal without an agent (or aircraft) without any sort of communication. Much later an email was sent that stated our flight was rescheduled for a week later. Situations do arise, but simple communication can alleviate a lot of the frustration. Hard to believe a corporation doesn't understand that. But, you get what you pay for...

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

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