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1 stop
Fri, Aug 7
Birmingham BHMDetroit DTW
£96
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Fri, Aug 7
Birmingham BHMDetroit DTW
£112
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2 stops
Fri, Aug 7
Birmingham BHMDetroit DTW
£119
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1 stop
Mon, Aug 3
Birmingham BHMDetroit DTW
£147
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Fri, Aug 7
Birmingham BHMDetroit DTW
£147
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Fri, Aug 7
Birmingham BHMDetroit DTW
£158
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Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7
Birmingham BHMDetroit DTW
£278
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Thu, Aug 6 – Sun, Aug 9
Birmingham BHMDetroit DTW
£396
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How much do flights to Detroit cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£96

Cheapest round-trip

£241

Average round-trip

£479

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

United Airlines

Getting from Detroit's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: SMART bus Route 125.

Detroit is served by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), located 32 km southwest of downtown Detroit. The airport is one of the largest hubs in the Midwest and offers various airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

$2; exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-45 min

$45 – $65; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

$35 – $60; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

$60 – $120; pre-booked; varies by provider

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-45 min

$40 – $100; per day; varies by vehicle and provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

45-60 min

$12 – $18; to Ann Arbor; advance booking recommended

every 2 hours (traffic dependent)

Ann Arbor travelers

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Detroit does not have a direct rail or metro connection from DTW to downtown.
  • SMART Bus Route 125 connects DTW to downtown Detroit via Rosa Parks Transit Center.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas in the Ground Transportation Center.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Detroit

Depart from
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
Arrive to
Detroit Metropolitan
Average flights per week
75
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Birmingham to Detroit

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
BREEZE MXNo
WestJetWJAWSNo
Air CanadaACAACYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Detroit

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-6°C
March6°C0°C
April12°C4°C
May19°C11°C
June24°C16°C
July27°C19°C
August26°C19°C
September23°C15°C
October15°C9°C
November8°C2°C
December2°C-2°C
Hottest Month
27°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
257
days per year
Snow days
18
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
57%
36°C22°C
25 Jul
30°C19°C
Sunday
19 Jul
28°C17°C
26 Jul
32°C20°C
Monday
20 Jul
28°C18°C
27 Jul
36%
33°C22°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
63%
31°C20°C
28 Jul
36%
34°C24°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
26°C16°C
29 Jul
57%
35°C22°C
Thursday
23 Jul
28°C15°C
30 Jul
31°C21°C
Friday
24 Jul
27°C18°C
31 Jul
34°C21°C
The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, BREEZE, WestJet, and Air Canada. Birmingham and Detroit have 75 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Birmingham?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Birmingham and Fort Lauderdale, New York, Toronto, Nassau, Sacramento, São Paulo, Cartagena, Miami, Hargeisa, Hartford, Okinawa Island, Porto Alegre, Medina, Georgetown, Las Vegas, Lisbon, Newcastle upon Tyne, Banjul, Spokane, Astana.
What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Atlanta, Guadalajara, New York, Dallas, Orlando, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Manchester, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Tampa, Monterrey, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Calgary, Fort Lauderdale.
What airports are near Birmingham?
The main airport in Birmingham is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International. It is also served by Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Huntsville International, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, Chattanooga Metropolitan, Tupelo Regional, Golden Triangle Regional, Montgomery Regional, Northwest Alabama Regional, Columbus Metropolitan, Meridian Regional.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International.
Which airlines fly between Birmingham and Detroit?
Currently, you can fly between Birmingham and Detroit with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, BREEZE, WestJet, Air Canada.
When’s the best time to travel between Birmingham and Detroit?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Birmingham and Detroit, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Birmingham and Detroit?
Traveling between Birmingham and Detroit, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Birmingham?
There are a number of airports in and around Birmingham. The main one is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International and other nearby airports include Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Huntsville International, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, Chattanooga Metropolitan, Tupelo Regional, Golden Triangle Regional, Montgomery Regional, Northwest Alabama Regional, Columbus Metropolitan, Meridian Regional
How many airports are there near Detroit?
There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Birmingham and Detroit depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Birmingham and Detroit arrive?
What time do flights between Birmingham and Detroit depart?
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