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$59+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DTW
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Mon 3/10
Mon 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in October or September, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$116
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$206

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 5, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/16:25 pmORD - DTW
1 stop13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/910:07 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop9h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/4$116
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/164:00 pmORD - DTW
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Thu 4/175:05 amDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/4$117
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sat 4/197:30 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/263:41 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$122
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Fri 4/189:30 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 14mDelta
Fri 4/257:35 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/4$127
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/164:26 pmORD - DTW
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Wed 4/237:59 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop12h 17mFrontier
Deal found 3/4$151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 3/277:40 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/17:17 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/4$157
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Thu 6/1211:00 amORD - DTW
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/197:00 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$387

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 March 5, 2025.

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ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

6:25 pm-8:25 am

1 stop13h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/9

10:07 pm-6:33 am

1 stop9h 26m

$116

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

4:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/17

5:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

$117

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

7:30 am-10:03 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/26

3:41 pm-4:14 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$122

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

9:30 am-11:44 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/25

7:35 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$127

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

4:26 pm-4:33 am

1 stop11h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/23

7:59 pm-7:16 am

1 stop12h 17m

$151

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/27

7:40 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

7:17 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$157

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/12

11:00 am-10:07 am

2 stops22h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/19

7:00 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop25h 11m

$387

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

4:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$59

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/21

1:26 pm-3:46 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$64

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$67

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Find out what our experts recommend to make the most of your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
ORD

For a quick departure, use the free shuttle train between terminals at ORD to save time navigating the sprawling layout.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
DTW

For a quick trip to downtown, take the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX). It offers comfy seats, free Wi-Fi, and takes about 30 minutes.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Detroit. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 41 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 5, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 70% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 2, 2025.

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

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 5, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Detroit. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,045 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,660 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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.

JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,999 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit. You should not have trouble finding flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Chicago O'Hare Intl; the airport handles an average of 25 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Detroit airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 17.3 mi journey from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Detroit’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $116, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $117 and $122, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $59 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $64 and Spirit Airlines from $67 one-way.

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

    Consider Air France (91%), China Eastern (87%) or Cathay Pacific (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally $474, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $58. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $97 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$37Average$69FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$97Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$127Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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