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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from £234

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — DTW
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 February 2026.

Thu 12/311:55
LGW
-
DTW
3 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/306:05
DTW
-
LGW
3 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£474
Fri 6/314:00
LGW
-
DTW
2 stops22h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/314:06
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop19h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£475
Fri 13/314:00
LGW
-
DTW
1 stop22h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/311:34
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop13h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£476
Mon 27/414:00
LGW
-
DTW
2 stops26h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/509:16
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop16h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£480
Mon 2/314:00
LGW
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DTW
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/311:34
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop14h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£480
Thu 5/314:00
LGW
-
DTW
2 stops22h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/314:06
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop11h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£481
Wed 29/414:00
LGW
-
DTW
1 stop24h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/509:16
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop16h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£482
Tue 28/413:05
LGW
-
DTW
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/509:16
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop16h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£482
Wed 11/313:00
LGW
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DTW
1 stop15h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/311:34
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop14h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£483
Mon 9/314:00
LGW
-
DTW
1 stop24h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/306:00
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£485
Mon 2/314:00
LGW
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DTW
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/314:06
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop11h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£485
Mon 9/314:00
LGW
-
DTW
2 stops22h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/314:06
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop11h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£486

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£474

One-way from

£234

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£587
12/3-30/3
  • 12/3-30/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 53m total
  • London to Detroit
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12/3
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 04m total
  • London to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Gatwick

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

14:00-08:07

2 stops22h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 30/3

11:34-06:20

1 stop13h 46m

£474

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Wed 11/3

11:55-00:09

2 stops16h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/3

05:05-10:55

3 stops25h 50m

£540

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

08:30-23:59

2 stops19h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 21/3

09:03-10:05

1 stop21h 02m

£542

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Sat 28/2

12:00-00:09

2 stops17h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/3

14:06-06:00

1 stop11h 54m

£583

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

11:55-23:59

2 stops16h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

09:44-10:55

2 stops21h 11m

£586

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Wed 11/3

11:55-08:54

2 stops24h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/3

09:44-10:55

2 stops21h 11m

£586

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

06:20-18:00

1 stop16h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

20:55-16:10

1 stop15h 15m

£636

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

06:25-18:00

1 stop16h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

20:55-09:20

1 stop32h 25m

£636

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

06:25-18:00

1 stop16h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

20:55-09:20

1 stop32h 25m

£636

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

17:05-18:00

1 stop29h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

20:55-16:10

1 stop15h 15m

£636

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Boston (BOS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Boston (BOS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £521.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated 15 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as JetBlue and Icelandair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jeff,Dec 2025

LAX - BOS

We boarded an hour and a half late and the crew was very salty when asked why. Still got no reason other than someone took the intended plane? Won't fly with them again.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jeff,Dec 2025

LAX - BOS

We boarded an hour and a half late and the crew was very salty when asked why. Still got no reason other than someone took the intended plane? Won't fly with them again.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
614 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jeff,Dec 2025

LAX - BOS

We boarded an hour and a half late and the crew was very salty when asked why. Still got no reason other than someone took the intended plane? Won't fly with them again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from London Gatwick?

    If you book a flight to Detroit from London Gatwick, you will be flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 0 flights from London Gatwick to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 16h 04m. Fly via Icelandair to get the fastest option. London Gatwick Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 3773 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £395, JetBlue will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to JetBlue, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Icelandair for as low as £410.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Gatwick to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest£395Average£501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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IcelandairCheapest£410Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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