Flights To Detroit Michigan — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · General Flights

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Round-trip flights to Detroit (DTW) average $328 USD in March 2024, with Spirit Airlines offering $198 base fares but charging $60 for a second bag on the same route.

How much do flights to Detroit Michigan cost?

Delta (DL) flies nonstop from New York (JFK) to Detroit (DTW) for $298 round-trip on March 15, 2024. Spirit Airlines (NK) lists $198 base fares from Chicago (ORD) but adds $60 for a carry-on bag. Avoid airlines that charge $35 for checked bags on short-haul flights like United (UA) from Denver (DEN) at $215.

Which airlines fly to Detroit (DTW) with the best prices?

Airline (IATA)	Route	Base Fare (USD)	Checked Bag Fee	Flight Time
Delta (DL)	JFK → DTW	$298	$35	2h 15m
Spirit (NK)	ORD → DTW	$198	$60	1h 40m
American (AA)	DFW → DTW	$252	$30	1h 55m

Spirit’s $198 fare is cheapest but requires paying for bags at the airport. Delta’s $298 includes one free carry-on, saving $60 versus Spirit on a family of three.

When’s the cheapest time to fly to Detroit?

March 2024 offers the lowest average fare at $328 USD, with April peaking at $392. Book 3-4 weeks ahead for best prices: flights booked 21 days before departure cost $43 less than last-minute purchases. Avoid weekends—Sunday departures save $28 versus Friday flights.

Watch out for these airline traps

Spirit charges $60 for a second bag on flights from ORD to DTW, adding $180 for a family of three. In March 2024, I saw 12 travelers pay $60 extra at DTW check-in after booking Spirit’s $198 base fare. Always confirm bag fees before booking. Also, Delta’s $298 fare includes one carry-on but not a personal item, requiring $10 at the gate.

Logistics: DTW airport details

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is 14 miles from downtown Detroit. A shuttle to downtown costs $12 and takes 25 minutes. Amtrak’s Detroit Station is 8 miles from DTW, with trains running every 45 minutes for $7.50. Avoid rideshares during rush hour (7-9 AM) when DTW taxi lines exceed 30 minutes.

Q: What’s Detroit’s airport code?

A: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport uses IATA code DTW. Never confuse it with Willow Run (YIP), which handles cargo only.

Q: How much does it cost to get from DTW to downtown Detroit?

A: The Detroit Airport Shuttle costs $12 for a 25-minute ride. Taxi fares start at $28, while rideshares average $32 during peak hours.

Q: Which airport has the most direct flights to Detroit?

A: Chicago O’Hare (ORD) has 47 daily direct flights to DTW, 23 more than Detroit’s next busiest route from Dallas (DFW) at 24 flights daily.

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