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$255+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Alaska

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — ANC
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Alaska (USAK). 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 December 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$497
(oojo)

One-way from

$255
(Delta)
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Alaska
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Alaska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2411:28 amDTW - ANC
2 stops13h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/94:30 pmANC - DTW
1 stop19h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$954
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/248:25 amDTW - ANC
1 stop14h 08mDelta
Thu 12/263:54 pmANC - DTW
1 stop10h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/19$987
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/248:19 amDTW - ANC
2 stops14h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/251:59 amANC - DTW
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,079
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:15 amDTW - ANC
2 stops19h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/2611:59 pmANC - DTW
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/234:06 pmDTW - FAI
1 stop12h 14mDelta
Sun 12/291:30 amFAI - DTW
2 stops13h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/18$1,261
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:42 amDTW - FAI
2 stops21h 17mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/307:00 amFAI - DTW
1 stop28h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,450

Find flights from Detroit to Alaska within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Alaska 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

7:00 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop21h 18m

Anchorage

Sat 5/31

1:20 pm-9:09 am

1 stop15h 49m

$497

DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/26

6:15 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop7h 02m

Anchorage

Fri 5/30

10:30 pm-8:54 am

Nonstop6h 24m

$509

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/17

4:42 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop30h 17m

Fairbanks

Mon 1/20

6:40 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops41h 04m

$517

DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/2

4:40 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop10h 44m

Anchorage

Fri 5/9

1:50 am-3:22 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$528

DetroitJuneau

DTW - JNU

DTWJNU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/15

4:42 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops32h 56m

Juneau Intl

Wed 1/22

7:17 am-3:44 pm

2 stops28h 27m

$538

DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/14

4:40 pm-9:10 am

2 stops20h 30m

Anchorage

Thu 6/26

1:20 pm-9:05 am

1 stop15h 45m

$559

DetroitSitka

DTW - SIT

DTWSIT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/17

4:42 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops29h 36m

Sitka

Fri 1/24

7:10 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops40h 34m

$570

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/3

6:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 45m

Fairbanks

Sat 6/14

10:05 pm-11:35 am

1 stop9h 30m

$576

DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/2

9:26 am-4:26 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Anchorage

Sat 5/10

11:55 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops13h 02m

$613

DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/22

10:46 am-8:18 pm

1 stop13h 32m

Anchorage

Sat 5/31

10:10 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop15h 03m

$652

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Alaska

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Alaska

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Alaska including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $694). 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 DTW to AK?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Alaska. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Alaska by month

Plan your trip to Alaska by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alaska ranges from 0.5 - 3.3 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Alaska when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Alaska by month

Plan your trip to Alaska by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alaska, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alaska

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alaska. 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 Alaska. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines from Detroit to Alaska by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
399 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Alaska. 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 from for flights from Detroit to Alaska?

    If you book a flight to Alaska from Detroit, you will be flying from 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $255. Alaska Airlines flights start at $260 while deals on United Airlines start at $310 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska?

    When deciding which route to take from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Anchorage, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Fairbanks or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Juneau Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $250. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Anchorage) can be booked for $490 on average our data indicates $495 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Alaska 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $694). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Alaska

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Alaska. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$372Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$400Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$437Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$478Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$564Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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