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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from £280

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — DTW
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 12 December 2025.

Fri 12/1210:45LGW - DTW
2 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/105:10DTW - LGW
3 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£654
Sat 13/1210:10LGW - DTW
2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1211:13DTW - LGW
1 stop17h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12£703
Thu 25/1214:00LGW - DTW
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/105:10DTW - LGW
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£770
Mon 22/1207:40LGW - DTW
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/109:18DTW - LGW
1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£773
Fri 26/1211:55LGW - DTW
2 stops17h 04mIcelandair
Tue 6/106:00DTW - LGW
2 stops23h 55mIcelandair
Deal found 10/12£783
Mon 29/1206:20LGW - DTW
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/420:55DTW - LGW
1 stop20h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/12£800
Tue 30/1221:20LGW - DTW
3 stops32h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/122:08DTW - LGW
2 stops17h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£824

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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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£493

One-way from

£280

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,474
19/2-23/2
  • 19/2-23/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 42m total
  • London to Detroit
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5/2
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 41m total
  • London to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 34% potential increase in price (£295 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease (£56 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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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Detroit

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Price

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Wed 21/1

11:55-13:52

3 stops30h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/1

05:15-10:55

3 stops24h 40m

£503

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Mon 12/1

18:40-00:19

2 stops34h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

05:15-17:50

3 stops31h 35m

£585

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Mon 9/2

14:00-16:06

1 stop31h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/2

18:10-10:00

1 stop34h 50m

£600

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

17:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

21:05-22:35

1 stop21h 30m

£614

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Sat 24/1

06:15-18:10

1 stop16h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/1

20:05-22:35

1 stop21h 30m

£617

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Sat 10/1

14:00-23:41

1 stop14h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/1

18:36-10:00

2 stops34h 24m

£618

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Wed 11/2

13:00-21:03

1 stop13h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

09:18-06:00

1 stop15h 42m

£628

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Thu 15/1

10:20-18:10

1 stop36h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

20:05-09:20

1 stop32h 15m

£634

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Wed 8/4

10:35-10:45

2 stops29h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/5

18:25-20:25

2 stops21h 00m

£635

LondonDetroit

LGW - DTW

LGWDTW

London Gatwick

Tue 7/4

16:25-10:45

2 stops47h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/5

18:25-20:25

2 stops21h 00m

£635

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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 67% 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 £552.

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 20m.

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 12 December 2025.
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
2,899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Samuel,Nov 2025

PBI - HPN

Incessant announcements hawking the JB Card, other items to purchase, seat back tables up 45 minutes before we landed....more announcements....Give your customer a break!
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Samuel,Nov 2025

PBI - HPN

Incessant announcements hawking the JB Card, other items to purchase, seat back tables up 45 minutes before we landed....more announcements....Give your customer a break!
Icelandair
7.0
Good
589 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Samuel,Nov 2025

PBI - HPN

Incessant announcements hawking the JB Card, other items to purchase, seat back tables up 45 minutes before we landed....more announcements....Give your customer a break!

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 30h 05m. Fly via Turkish Airlines 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 £403, 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 £466. JetBlue is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest£403Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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IcelandairCheapest£466Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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