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$54+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — ORD
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$115
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$54
(Frontier)
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/148:58 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/188:14 pmORD - DTW
1 stop11h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$115
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/910:34 amDTW - ORD
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Mon 12/166:07 pmORD - DTW
1 stop12h 48mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$128
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/148:58 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/57:29 pmORD - DTW
1 stop11h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$136
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/177:55 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Wed 12/188:35 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/19$137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/137:25 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/159:05 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$147
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/304:54 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/68:39 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$168
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/117:00 amDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Wed 12/113:10 pmORD - DTW
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$231

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/14

8:58 pm-5:30 am

1 stop9h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

8:14 pm-8:31 am

1 stop11h 17m

$115

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/23

12:48 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop11h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/26

7:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$118

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

5:16 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/13

7:50 am-8:08 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$123

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/17

6:00 am-6:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/24

9:12 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$137

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/25

4:15 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

6:55 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$142

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/1

6:35 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

8:39 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$153

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/11

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/11

3:10 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$231

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/9

12:48 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$54

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

5:16 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$58

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/24

4:15 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$69

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to O'Hare Intl in November.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $232). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 54% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on November 10, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from DTW to ORD are scheduled on a Monday (76 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from Detroit to Chicago to help guide your decision. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,174 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    If you book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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. There are 57 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $115, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $118 and $137, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $54 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $58 and Delta from $69 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Consider GoJet (100%), Republic Airways (98%) or Austrian Airlines (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,223 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $63 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $115.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $232). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$38Average$81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$96Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$96Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$101Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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