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$37+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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BHM — DTW
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$59
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$37
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$506

Good round-trip deal

$328 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
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From Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:49 pmATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Tue 5/63:58 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$67
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1610:43 amATL - DTW
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/199:09 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$68
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:05 amATL - DTW
1 stop6h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/154:19 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$83
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/237:36 pmPNS - DTW
Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/265:14 pmDTW - PNS
Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/21$176
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 6/278:17 pmATL - DTW
1 stop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/56:00 amDTW - ATL
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/177:00 pmATL - DTW
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Mon 5/196:05 amDTW - ATL
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$197
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/131:12 pmBHM - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/1611:31 amDTW - BHM
Nonstop1h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$200
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/174:40 pmATL - DTW
Nonstop1h 57mDelta
Mon 5/199:50 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/23$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:00 amPNS - DTW
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/310:31 amDTW - PNS
2 stops29h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$254
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Fri 6/133:59 pmCHA - DTW
1 stop16h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/158:59 pmDTW - CHA
1 stop10h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 7/16:12 pmMGM - DTW
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/73:15 pmDTW - MGM
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 6/306:10 pmPNS - DTW
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Mon 7/76:05 amDTW - PNS
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$281

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/14

2:54 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

4:19 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$59

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/8

10:43 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/10

9:09 pm-11:11 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$65

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/7

2:54 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/11

1:43 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$66

PensacolaDetroit

PNS - DTW

PNSDTW

Pensacola

Fri 5/23

7:36 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/26

5:14 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$176

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 6/27

8:17 pm-12:38 am

1 stop4h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/5

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$179

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/17

7:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/19

6:05 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 35m

$197

BirminghamDetroit

BHM - DTW

BHMDTW

Birmingham

Fri 6/13

1:12 pm-4:03 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/16

11:31 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$200

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/17

4:40 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/19

9:50 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$218

PensacolaDetroit

PNS - DTW

PNSDTW

Pensacola

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-9:10 am

1 stop26h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/3

10:31 am-3:30 pm

2 stops29h 59m

$254

ChattanoogaDetroit

CHA - DTW

CHADTW

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 6/13

3:59 pm-8:32 am

1 stop16h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/15

8:59 pm-7:52 am

1 stop10h 53m

$266

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 AL to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama 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 April 24, 2025.

When flying from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Detroit by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 24.8 F).

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 April 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Alabama to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alabama 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 Alabama?

    For a flight from Alabama to Detroit, you will be flying into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 17.3 mi from the center of the city.

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

    $37 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $39 and $59, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Consider Korean Air (100%), SkyWest Airlines (89%) or Delta (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $633 for a flight from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $51 while the most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $54.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Alabama to Detroit

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Alabama 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$34Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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