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$66+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DTW
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in October or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$126
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$66
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

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October

Average price

$460
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/117:00 amORD - DTW
1 stop10h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/136:25 amDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$126
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/94:26 pmORD - DTW
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Sat 4/126:14 amDTW - ORD
1 stop12h 07mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$130
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 2/247:08 pmORD - DTW
1 stop11h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/284:45 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$134
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 2/510:30 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Tue 2/113:50 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 1/14$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 3/15:05 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Sat 3/83:50 pmDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Deal found 1/14$137
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/97:15 amMDW - DTW
1 stop11h 59mFrontier
Mon 2/1010:35 amDTW - MDW
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$140
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/112:25 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/186:05 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/14$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/173:10 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Wed 2/197:05 amDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/15$206
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 2/198:51 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/205:27 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/151:30 pmORD - DTW
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Sun 2/166:00 amDTW - ORD
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$264

Find flights from Chicago to Detroit within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 January 16, 2025.

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ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

7:00 am-6:34 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/13

6:25 am-12:37 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$126

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

4:26 pm-4:33 am

1 stop11h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/12

6:14 am-5:21 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$130

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/24

7:08 pm-8:02 am

1 stop11h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/28

4:45 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$134

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/5

10:30 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/11

3:50 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$137

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/1

5:05 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/8

3:50 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$137

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/9

7:15 am-8:14 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/10

10:35 am-9:05 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$140

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

2:25 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/18

6:05 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$197

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/17

3:10 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/19

7:05 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$206

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

8:51 am-11:12 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/20

5:27 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$216

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/15

1:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/16

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$264

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Detroit in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 Chicago-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 Chicago-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-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 Chicago-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Chicago to Detroit

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Detroit

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 January 16, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings 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 Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 January 16, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to DTW are scheduled on a Wednesday (79 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 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 January 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and Southwest from Chicago to Detroit. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight to Detroit from Chicago. On average, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has 64 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 5 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 17.3 mi from Detroit’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($126), Frontier ($130), and Delta ($137) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Spirit Airlines is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $66 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $68 and Delta from $69 one-way.

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

    Consider SWISS (100%), WestJet (92%) or China Eastern (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,187 for a flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $93 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $116.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$37Average$70FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$90Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$116Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$118Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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