£259+ Cheap flights to Detroit

Winters in Detroit are bitter cold and snowy, with icy winds and temperatures from just below freezing and even dropping to -11 C. Spring is damp and chilly with temperatures ranging from around -1 to 20 degrees Celsius. June starts to get warm, and July and August are hot and humid with temperatures around 27-32C. The September and October temperatures start to go down to the mid-teens to mid-20s and can be very pleasant. July tends to be the hottest month and January the coldest. Peak Seasons: Summer is the most popular time to visit the Midwest and the Great Lakes. During July and August visitors will find it harder to find cheap flights to Detroit. July and August host many great events to enjoy such as the Meijer All-American Jam at the Taylor Summer Festival, Michigan Jazz Festival, the Common Ground Music Festival, The Great Lakes Folk Festival and the Michigan State Fair. Autumn foliage season starts around mid-September, and the colours reach their peak by mid-October. Off Season: Winter and early spring is the off season; however, despite the bitter winters, visitors book flights to Michigan for downhill skiing.

Flights from the United Kingdom to Detroit, United States take 10h-14h on average. The quickest flight from Manchester Airport takes 10h 55m while the quickest flight from London Gatwick Airport is just 13h 40m. If you’re leaving from Edinburgh Airport, the shortest flight offered to Detroit Metro Airport takes 10h 36m. Cheaper flights can take up to 30h from Manchester, 23h from London, and 28h from Edinburgh.

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights available from the United Kingdom to Detroit. Luckily, you can find several one-stop flights at most airports. KLM and Virgin Atlantic offer one-stop flights from Manchester Airport with a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Finnair and American Airlines both provide flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport that stops at Philadelphia International Airport. You can also find one-stop Detroit flight deals leaving from London by KLM and Virgin Atlantic with a layover at Orlando International Airport. Depending on the airline, you can even find one-stop flights from Glasgow Airport and Birmingham Airport that stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The Detroit Metro Airport is located just 26 miles away from the city centre which can easily be reached by taxi, public transportation, or car rental. You can take the Route 125 SMART bus from the North Terminal down to Fort Street-Eureka Road, or you can take the FAST Route 261 bus to Michigan Avenue in downtown Detroit. On Level 4 of the Ground Transportation Center, you can find taxis and a complimentary shuttle service to take you to the rental car campus which is located in the Northeast corner of Detroit Metro Airport.

Detroit is filled with many things to do, see, and explore. One of them being the Detroit Institute of Arts which houses a number of exhibits ranging from mummies to African American art. The Motown Museum is also a popular attraction among tourists who love music. You can even head down to the Detroit RiverFront to relax, walk around, or take in the views of Canada from across the border. Belle Isle Park is another must-see site that sits on 987 acres of land where you can find a museum, aquarium, conservatory, zoo, fountain, and much more. Plenty of tours are provided as well to help you easily explore the city of Detroit and learn about its history. Other popular attractions to visit in the area include the Detroit Historical Museum, Comerica Park, Eastern Market, and The Guardian Building.

If you plan on staying for less than 90 days, you don’t need a visa to fly to Detroit, but you do need a valid passport, a return-trip ticket, and proof of financial solvency. You will also be required to fill out the Visa Waiver Form upon arrival. If you plan on staying longer than 90 days, you’ll have to apply for a visa at the United States embassy or consulates in the United Kingdom which can take a few days up to a few months to process.

This is defined as Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Codes like DTW are often used to just call airports uniquely.

For a flight to Detroit, you will be flying into All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.6 mi from the center of the city. Booking flights from London to Detroit All airports should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights from 10 different airlines.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Detroit on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Detroit.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit. One-way flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically cost £23, while return flights cost around £60.

A return flight to Detroit will typically cost around £193, however they can be found for as little as £78.

For those looking to save time traveling to Detroit, London offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 40 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the closest property to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (0.0 mi away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).