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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from £252

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — DTW
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
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 2 March 2026.

Wed 8/414:00
LGW
-
DTW
2 stops25h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/409:16
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop16h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3£489
Wed 8/414:00
LGW
-
DTW
2 stops25h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/409:16
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop16h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£492
Tue 7/414:00
LGW
-
DTW
2 stops23h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/420:30
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£495
Wed 8/414:00
LGW
-
DTW
2 stops25h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/409:16
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop16h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£500
Sun 15/321:25
LGW
-
DTW
2 stops39h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/306:00
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£505
Thu 26/308:30
LGW
-
DTW
2 stops28h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/405:05
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3£509
Wed 25/319:25
LGW
-
DTW
2 stops41h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/413:28
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop15h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3£510

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 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£489

One-way from

£252

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£710
8/4-19/4
  • 8/4-19/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 16m total
  • London to Detroit
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27/5
  • 27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 52m total
  • London to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£65 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Wed 29/4

07:00-18:45

1 stop16h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/5

20:50-09:55

1 stop32h 05m

£687

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

21:20-10:54

2 stops41h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/4

13:00-09:45

2 stops15h 45m

£722

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

17:05-19:00

1 stop29h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/4

20:50-13:10

1 stop35h 20m

£733

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

14:00-08:44

1 stop23h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/4

21:28-10:00

1 stop31h 32m

£761

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Wed 8/4

14:00-08:44

1 stop23h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/4

10:15-10:00

1 stop18h 45m

£798

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

10:35-20:44

3 stops39h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

16:10-15:35

2 stops18h 25m

£821

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Sun 21/6

14:05-18:45

1 stop33h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 26/6

20:50-22:25

1 stop20h 35m

£836

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Thu 26/3

14:00-20:33

1 stop34h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 30/3

08:45-10:00

1 stop20h 15m

£891

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

14:00-08:44

1 stop23h 44m

£380

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Sun 12/4

14:00-08:44

1 stop23h 44m

£437

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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 74% 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 £570.

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 2 March 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
2,894 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,894 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,894 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
617 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,894 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or TAP AIR PORTUGAL to get the fastest option. London Gatwick Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 3773 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at £400, 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 £415.

  • 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 2 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest£400Average£508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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IcelandairCheapest£415Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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