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$34+ Cheap flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (ATL - DTW)

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ATL — DTW
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Atlanta to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit (DTW). 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 March 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$59
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$34
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$149

Good round-trip deal

$92 or less

Good one-way deal

$59 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
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From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Cheapest flights from Atlanta to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/26:51 pmATL - DTW
Nonstop1h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/97:42 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$59
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Tue 4/11:27 pmATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/49:58 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$88
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/106:30 amATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Mon 4/144:00 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$100
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Fri 6/66:00 amATL - DTW
Nonstop1h 54mDelta
Sat 6/146:22 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/25$119
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Thu 7/177:25 pmATL - DTW
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Mon 7/216:05 amDTW - ATL
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$195

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 4/7

6:30 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

9:58 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$59

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 4/6

6:10 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/12

10:29 pm-12:34 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$78

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/10

6:30 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/14

4:00 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$100

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 6/6

6:00 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/14

6:22 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$119

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/17

7:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/21

6:05 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 05m

$195

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 6/6

6:45 am-11:04 am

1 stop4h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/7

1:01 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$199

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/15

11:05 am-1:01 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$34

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 4/6

6:10 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$49

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 4/28

7:30 am-9:23 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$60

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 6/24

5:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$76

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Atlanta to Detroit in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Atlanta-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Atlanta-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Atlanta-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Atlanta-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Atlanta-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 extra inches of legroom, ideal for short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass beforehand to avoid fees.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat, enhancing comfort.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding available with carry-on purchase or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
ATL

Consider using the South security area at ATL for potentially faster lines if the main area is crowded.

Read more about ATLby Chris Dong
DTW

For a quick ride to downtown, use the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX), offering luxury buses with Wi-Fi and comfy seats.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Brandon Schultz

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Expert on DTW

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Chris Dong

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Expert on ATL

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Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Detroit

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Atlanta 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 ATL to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta 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 March 27, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Atlanta to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Atlanta 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 March 27, 2025.

The most flights from ATL to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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 March 27, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Atlanta to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Atlanta to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Atlanta to Detroit?

    Booking a flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is your only option if you wish to fly from Atlanta to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 35 flights from Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, all of which are around 1h 50m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($59), Frontier ($100), and Delta ($119) offers the cheapest pricing from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $34. Frontier flights start at $49 while deals on Delta start at $60 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing Air France (94%), Aeromexico (92%) or Delta (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $1,840, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $37. The most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $47.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta 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 March 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$49Average$114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$49Average$126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$132Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$135Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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