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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 Washington, D.C. to Detroit in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 12.10 | Tue 13.10 | Wed 14.10 | Thu 15.10 | Fri 16.10 | Sat 17.10 | Sun 18.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 29 total | Daily flights: 4.14 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 19.10 | Tue 20.10 | Wed 21.10 | Thu 22.10 | Fri 23.10 | Sat 24.10 | Sun 25.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 29 total | Daily flights: 4.14 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 26.10 | Tue 27.10 | Wed 28.10 | Thu 29.10 | Fri 30.10 | Sat 31.10 | Sun 01.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 29 total | Daily flights: 4.14 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.11 | Tue 03.11 | Wed 04.11 | Thu 05.11 | Fri 06.11 | Sat 07.11 | Sun 08.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 29 total | Daily flights: 4.14 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Air Canada | ACA | AC | Yes |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | 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
Feel free to use People Mover in Detroit
Take advantage of public transport in Detroit. Unlike many American cities, you can travel between downtown and the airport for just $2 and get around the city by the People Mover train for only $0.75, after all.
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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