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£144
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How much do flights to Detroit cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£144

Cheapest round-trip

£286

Average round-trip

£352

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Frontier 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
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Detroit Metropolitan
Average flights per week
229
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
WestJetWJAWSNo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
VolarisVOIY4No

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
6 Jun
73%
31°C20°C
13 Jun
29°C20°C
Sunday
7 Jun
26°C17°C
14 Jun
73%
27°C17°C
Monday
8 Jun
73%
28°C16°C
15 Jun
24°C16°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
84%
28°C21°C
16 Jun
28°C16°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
73%
35°C21°C
17 Jun
73%
25°C19°C
Thursday
11 Jun
34°C25°C
18 Jun
73%
28°C18°C
Friday
12 Jun
73%
31°C24°C
19 Jun
73%
31°C21°C

Detroit travel tips

Catch magnificent sunsets on Belle Isle in Detroit

Try to make the whole day for Belle Isle in Detroit. It will be perfect if you visit its attractions (like Oudolf Garden Detroit, Belle Isle Casino and many others) and head to North Fishing Pier to catch a perfect sunset.

Decorate your house with goods from the Bureau of Urban Living in Detroit

When you go to the Bureau of Urban Living on 460 W. Canfield street in Detroit, it is impossible not to burn the hole in your wallet. But what nice purchases these are — soaps and dinnerware from Popink or pillows and prints from Hybrid-Home.

Catch free yoga classes in Beacon Park in Detroit

Whenever you come to Beacon Park on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, you will catch something interesting. There may be food trucks on summer weekdays from 11:00 to 14:00, free concerts or a silent disco on summer Saturdays from 19:00 to midnight) and free yoga classes on the lawn in the morning.

The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, Alaska Airlines, and Volaris. Los Angeles and Detroit have 229 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.
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, Houston, Chicago, Calgary, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Akron–Canton, Cleveland Hopkins International, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Toledo Express, Capital Region International, London International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, MBS International.
Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Detroit?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Detroit with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, Alaska Airlines, Volaris.
When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Detroit?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Detroit?
Traveling between Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar
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 Akron–Canton, Cleveland Hopkins International, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Toledo Express, Capital Region International, London International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, MBS International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Detroit depart?
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