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$58+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (CLT - DTW)

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CLT — DTW
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in August or July, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$125
(Priceline)

One-way from

$58
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$238

Good round-trip deal

$198 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

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Wed 9/109:10 amCLT - DTW
1 stop4h 49mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/1211:56 amDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$125
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Wed 10/155:45 amCLT - DTW
1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/182:57 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop8h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:25 amCLT - DTW
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/109:20 pmDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$128
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:10 amCLT - DTW
1 stop4h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/239:12 amDTW - CLT
1 stop5h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$129
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:55 amCLT - DTW
1 stop3h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/279:26 amDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$132
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:50 amCLT - DTW
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2011:46 amDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$134
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/245:45 amCLT - DTW
1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2911:56 amDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$135
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/192:39 pmCLT - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/216:10 amDTW - CLT
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/69:10 amCLT - DTW
1 stop4h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/811:56 amDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/115:45 amCLT - DTW
1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/1411:56 amDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$142
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/52:39 pmCLT - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/811:56 amDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$143
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/58:51 pmCLT - DTW
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/811:56 amDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$144

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/10

9:10 am-1:59 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

11:56 am-1:44 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$125

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/15

5:45 am-3:22 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/18

2:57 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$127

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 12/2

6:25 am-8:13 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

9:20 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$128

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 12/2

6:25 am-8:13 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

9:20 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$128

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 12/2

6:25 am-8:13 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

9:20 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$128

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 12/2

6:25 am-8:13 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

9:20 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$128

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 12/2

6:25 am-8:13 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

9:20 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$128

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 12/2

6:25 am-8:13 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

9:20 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$128

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 9/16

9:10 am-1:59 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/23

9:12 am-2:29 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$129

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/24

8:55 am-12:54 pm

1 stop3h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/27

9:26 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$132

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
CLT

Arrive early at CLT as security wait times can peak between 5 pm and 6 pm. Shortest waits are before 6 am.

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DTW

For a quick trip to downtown Detroit, use the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX). It's faster and more comfortable than other options.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Detroit

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Detroit. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte 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 August 18, 2025.

When flying from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Detroit. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Charlotte 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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from CLT to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

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 August 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,212 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Detroit?

    You will need to book a flight from Charlotte Douglas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County if you want to fly from Charlotte to Detroit. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Douglas (CLT) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) on a regular basis. There are 20 flights to Detroit from the Charlotte airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CLT to DTW to be around 1h 43m.

  • How long is the flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines fly from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 4h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 500 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $90 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $110 and $191 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Consider Aeromexico (97%), Korean Air (92%) or Delta (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $570 for a flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $118.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Charlotte 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 5 airlines flying from Charlotte to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$110Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$319Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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