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How much do flights to Detroit cost?
Getting from Detroit's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: SMART bus Route 125.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Dallas to Detroit in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 17.08 | Tue 18.08 | Wed 19.08 | Thu 20.08 | Fri 21.08 | Sat 22.08 | Sun 23.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 11 total | Daily flights: 1.57 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 24.08 | Tue 25.08 | Wed 26.08 | Thu 27.08 | Fri 28.08 | Sat 29.08 | Sun 30.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 11 total | Daily flights: 1.57 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 31.08 | Tue 01.09 | Wed 02.09 | Thu 03.09 | Fri 04.09 | Sat 05.09 | Sun 06.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 11 total | Daily flights: 1.57 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 07.09 | Tue 08.09 | Wed 09.09 | Thu 10.09 | Fri 11.09 | Sat 12.09 | Sun 13.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 1.67 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Dallas to Detroit
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | No |
| Air Canada | ACA | AC | Yes |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Porter Airlines | POE | PD | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Detroit
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | -1°C | -6°C |
| February | 0°C | -6°C |
| March | 6°C | 0°C |
| April | 12°C | 4°C |
| May | 19°C | 11°C |
| June | 24°C | 16°C |
| July | 27°C | 19°C |
| August | 26°C | 19°C |
| September | 23°C | 15°C |
| October | 15°C | 9°C |
| November | 8°C | 2°C |
| December | 2°C | -2°C |
14 day forecast
Detroit travel tips
Budget-conscious travellers should consider Couchsurfing or Corktown district in Detroit
Unlike the rest of the big cities in America, Detroit can not boast plenty of accommodating options. If you do not feel like paying high costs in luxurious hotels downtown or blowing a bunch of cash on taxis, the best way is Couchsurfing or affordable hotels in the Corktown district.
Catch Eero Saarinen's arts in the Cranbrook Art Museum in Detroit
Situated on 39221 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, the Cranbrook Art Museum is a must for art-aware people. See various contemporary art exhibitions and a collection including works by Eliel and Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames.
Try hand-made bakery in Sister Pie bakery in Detroit
If you see a big queue on 8066 Kercheval Avenue in Detroit, be sure you found Sister Pie bakery and waiting is worthwhile. A famous baker Lisa Ludwinski and her army of female bakers are glad to treat you with salted maple, marshmallow butterscotch and other baked goods. They usually use seasonal farm products.
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