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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 Los Angeles to Detroit in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 06.04 | Tue 07.04 | Wed 08.04 | Thu 09.04 | Fri 10.04 | Sat 11.04 | Sun 12.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 14 total | Daily flights: 2 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.04 | Tue 14.04 | Wed 15.04 | Thu 16.04 | Fri 17.04 | Sat 18.04 | Sun 19.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 12 total | Daily flights: 1.71 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 13 total | Daily flights: 1.86 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 11 total | Daily flights: 1.57 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| BREEZE | MX | 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
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.
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