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How much do flights to Detroit cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£64

Cheapest round-trip

£125

Average round-trip

£213

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
Raleigh–Durham International
Arrive to
Detroit Metropolitan
Average flights per week
190
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Raleigh to Detroit

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

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

Detroit travel tips

See where great pop legends recorded music in Detroit

Head to 2648 W Grand Boulevard in Detroit to visit the Motown Museum. You will see where some of the greatest legends in pop recorded their tunes, including the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson separately, as well as Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross.

Walk around one of the largest orchid collections in the USA in Detroit

Pay $11 to walk around Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on 4 Inselruhe Avenue in Detroit. Except for a common beauty, this place hosts one of the largest orchid collections in the country. Take your time and disconnect from the rest of the busy world and just enjoy the smells and beauty of this place.

Feel historical vibes of the 20th century at the Scarab Club in Detroit

If you want to feel how people lived in Detroit in the 20th century, go to the Scarab Club on 217 Farnsworth Street. With its gorgeous interior decorated with Tiffany lamps, the club takes you back a century to a gilded age of art appreciation when costumed balls and visits by Diego Rivera and Norman Rockwell were the standard. The entrance is free. For an additional $10, you may check out their weekly exhibitions.

The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and BREEZE. Raleigh and Detroit have 190 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Raleigh?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Raleigh and London, Mexico City, New York, Cancún, Toronto, Glasgow, Liverpool, Tampa, Miami, Bristol, Orlando, New Orleans, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, San José, Atlanta, Dallas, Hartford, Denver.

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 Raleigh?

The main airport in Raleigh is Raleigh–Durham International. It is also served by Raleigh–Durham International, Charlotte Douglas International, Myrtle Beach International, Richmond International, Wilmington International, Piedmont Triad International, Concord Regional, Coastal Carolina Regional, Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional, Albert J. Ellis.

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 Raleigh and Detroit?

Currently, you can fly between Raleigh and Detroit with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, BREEZE.

When’s the best time to travel between Raleigh and Detroit?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Raleigh 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 Raleigh and Detroit?

Traveling between Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

There are a number of airports in and around Raleigh. The main one is Raleigh–Durham International and other nearby airports include Raleigh–Durham International, Charlotte Douglas International, Myrtle Beach International, Richmond International, Wilmington International, Piedmont Triad International, Concord Regional, Coastal Carolina Regional, Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional, Albert J. Ellis

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.

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