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Cheap flights from London to Detroit from £242

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — DTT
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Detroit All airports are usually found in January or February, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from London to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2026.

Thu 19/313:10
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DTW
1 stop14h 23m
Finnair
Thu 26/318:00
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LHR
1 stop14h 05m
Finnair
Deal found 20/1£481
Thu 5/314:00
LGW
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DTW
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/311:02
DTW
-
LGW
1 stop18h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£483
Wed 4/307:35
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DTW
2 stops32h 06m
British Airways
Wed 11/311:11
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2 stops23h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1£485
Mon 26/113:00
LGW
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DTW
1 stop23h 41m
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Wed 29/411:15
DTW
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1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£485
Wed 7/1014:45
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DTW
1 stop13h 09m
Finnair
Sat 17/1006:00
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2 stops22h 40m
Finnair
Deal found 20/1£486
Sun 1/306:25
STN
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DTW
3 stops30h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/317:15
DTW
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STN
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£486
Mon 2/319:25
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DTW
2 stops33h 08m
British Airways
Tue 10/317:25
DTW
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LHR
1 stop11h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1£487
Sun 1/213:00
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DTW
2 stops23h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/205:00
DTW
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2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£488
Fri 20/213:00
LGW
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DTW
1 stop23h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/205:09
DTW
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LGW
1 stop19h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£488
Sun 1/312:20
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DTW
1 stop16h 39m
JetBlue
Wed 11/306:00
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1 stop11h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 20/1£489
Mon 2/211:55
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DTW
2 stops17h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/206:00
DTW
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LGW
3 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£489
Sun 1/311:10
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DTW
2 stops25h 31m
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Sun 8/306:00
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2 stops20h 30m
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Deal found 20/1£490

Find flight deals from London to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Detroit (DTT). 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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£481

One-way from

£242

Popular in

July

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January

Average price

£564

Good round-trip deal

£540 or less

Good one-way deal

£688 or less
Finnair
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  • 19/3-26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 28m total
  • London to Detroit
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  • 28/2
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  • 53h 27m total
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 21 January 2026.
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LondonDetroit

STN - DTW

STNDTW

London Stansted

Sun 1/3

06:25-07:49

3 stops30h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

17:15-21:55

2 stops24h 40m

£486

LondonDetroit

LHR - DTW

LHRDTW

London Heathrow

Wed 15/4

06:15-00:01

2 stops22h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/4

17:29-07:40

1 stop33h 11m

£487

LondonDetroit

LHR - DTW

LHRDTW

London Heathrow

Wed 15/4

06:15-00:01

2 stops22h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 19/4

08:24-11:15

1 stop21h 51m

£487

LondonDetroit

LHR - DTW

LHRDTW

London Heathrow

Sat 27/6

14:35-23:53

2 stops38h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/7

06:34-10:30

1 stop22h 56m

£500

LondonDetroit

LHR - DTW

LHRDTW

London Heathrow

Wed 1/7

19:35-23:53

2 stops33h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/7

20:59-12:15

1 stop10h 16m

£500

LondonDetroit

LHR - DTW

LHRDTW

London Heathrow

Fri 26/6

19:30-18:37

2 stops28h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/7

12:52-10:30

1 stop16h 38m

£500

LondonDetroit

LHR - DTW

LHRDTW

London Heathrow

Wed 1/7

19:35-23:53

2 stops33h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/7

12:52-12:15

1 stop18h 23m

£500

LondonDetroit

LHR - DTW

LHRDTW

London Heathrow

Thu 2/7

09:45-21:33

1 stop16h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/7

06:00-07:50

1 stop20h 50m

£507

LondonDetroit

LHR - DTW

LHRDTW

London Heathrow

Sun 28/6

09:45-21:33

1 stop16h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/7

06:34-08:05

1 stop20h 31m

£507

LondonDetroit

LHR - DTW

LHRDTW

London Heathrow

Sat 11/4

09:45-16:59

1 stop12h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 19/4

13:13-06:50

1 stop12h 37m

£507

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Best time to book a flight from London to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from London to Detroit may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Detroit?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Detroit (average of £409). Flying from London to Detroit in July is currently the most expensive (average of £567). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2026.

When flying from London to Detroit, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from London to Detroit

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 January 2026.

The most flights from LON to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Detroit?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Detroit?

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

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from London to Detroit on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Detroit?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Detroit, 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 £548.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Detroit?

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Detroit?

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 05m.

How often are flights from London to Detroit delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between London and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 236 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Detroit flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Detroit flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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 21 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Detroit, such as Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, andJetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,890 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Icelandair
7.1
Good
602 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,690 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

    If you book a flight to Detroit from London, you will be flying to All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.6 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 5 flights from London to All airports per day from 15 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London to Detroit?

    A quick flight from London to Detroit can take about 22h 46m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £487. Airlines will cover a distance of 3753 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Detroit round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at £337. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at £399 and £400, respectively. Lufthansa is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Detroit one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £371. Icelandair flights start at £437 while deals on Virgin Atlantic start at £508 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Detroit?

    The most popular flight routes from London to Detroit are London Heathrow - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, London Gatwick - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and London City - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to Detroit?

    Before booking your flight to Detroit from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (85%), Air France (85%), Scandinavian Airlines( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Detroit?

    On average you can expect to pay £883 for a flight from London to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is £384 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at £349.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Detroit?

    London to Detroit flights have a stopover in Chicago most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Chicago?

    Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, and River North are the most popular attractions in Chicago if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, and River North can be accessed by travelling approximately 16.2 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Chicago can hire one for about £35 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Detroit flights?

    London to Detroit flights have a stopover in Chicago least often.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Detroit?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Detroit (average of £409). Flying from London to Detroit in July is currently the most expensive (average of £567). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from London to Detroit on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from London to Detroit. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 January 2026.
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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Detroit

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£337Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£399Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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JetBlueCheapest£400Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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IcelandairCheapest£409Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£465Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£481Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£498Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest£499Average£815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£525Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£550Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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