Cheap flights from Detroit (DTW)

Delta's largest Midwest hub, 30 km southwest of downtown Detroit

Detroit Metro sits in Romulus, about 30 km southwest of downtown Detroit, and serves as one of Delta's three largest hubs. The McNamara Terminal hosts Delta and SkyTeam partners while the North Terminal houses everyone else. International nonstops include Tokyo, Seoul, Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt and Mexico City. Spirit Airlines maintains a sizeable focus city operation alongside the legacy carriers.

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Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW)

Major carriers: Delta, Spirit, American Airlines, United, Southwest. Low-cost carriers: Spirit, Frontier, Sun Country.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit?
Late January through February and the first half of September are usually the cheapest periods at DTW, especially on Delta hub routes and Spirit's leisure markets. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap pinpoints the exact week prices bottom out for any Detroit origin search.
Which airlines fly out of DTW?
Delta runs its third-largest hub at Detroit, joined by Spirit's focus city, plus American, United, Southwest, Frontier and Sun Country. International carriers include KLM, Air France, Lufthansa and Royal Jordanian. Flightmussy compares every operator in one no-signup search.
How far is DTW from downtown Detroit?
DTW sits about 30 km southwest of downtown Detroit in Romulus. The SMART FAST bus links the airport to downtown in 50-60 minutes, and rideshares typically cover the route in 25-35 minutes outside rush hour. Long-term parking is plentiful but distant from the terminals.
Are there direct flights from DTW to Asia?
Yes, Delta operates nonstop service to Tokyo (HND), Seoul (ICN) and Shanghai, with Korean Air running its own ICN service. Flightmussy lists every transpacific option side-by-side and the 12-month heatmap shows when fares dip — typically late winter and early autumn.

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