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$62+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (STL - DTW)

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STL — DTW
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in August or May, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$136
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$62
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$360

Good round-trip deal

$348 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Detroit
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/115:24 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop24h 01mFrontier
Fri 3/149:02 amDTW - STL
1 stop15h 47mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$136
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 5/157:37 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop21h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/198:23 pmDTW - STL
1 stop23h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/265:55 amSTL - DTW
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/313:55 pmDTW - STL
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/261:48 pmSTL - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Mon 3/318:55 pmDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/20$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/111:15 pmSTL - DTW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Fri 3/1410:50 amDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$258
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/95:38 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/157:25 pmDTW - STL
1 stop13h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$269
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/258:00 amSTL - DTW
2 stops8h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/266:00 amDTW - STL
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$345

Find flights from St. Louis to Detroit within your budget

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Detroit

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Price

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/11

5:24 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop24h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/14

9:02 am-11:49 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$136

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/15

7:37 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop21h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/19

8:23 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop23h 09m

$204

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/26

5:55 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/31

3:55 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$223

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/26

1:48 pm-4:19 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/31

8:55 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$245

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/11

1:15 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/14

10:50 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$258

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/9

5:38 pm-11:18 am

1 stop16h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/15

7:25 pm-7:58 am

1 stop13h 33m

$269

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/10

1:05 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/12

11:10 am-5:11 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$331

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/14

7:30 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops25h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/17

4:40 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$1,113

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/7

4:57 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 03m

$62

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/15

6:11 pm-11:36 am

1 stop16h 25m

$68

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis to Detroit

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 St. Louis to Detroit in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 St. Louis-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 St. Louis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-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 St. Louis-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 St. Louis to Detroit

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Detroit. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 66 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 St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 February 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 72% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Detroit. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from St. Louis 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from STL to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from St. Louis to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,013 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from St. Louis to Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from Lambert-St Louis. Booking flights from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily flights to Detroit from 4 different airlines. 1h 30m is how long a flight from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $136 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, starting at $223 and $226 round-trip. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $62. Spirit Airlines flights start at $68 while deals on American Airlines start at $117 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (97%), KLM (93%) or WestJet (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $485, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $204.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Detroit?

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

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$201Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$230Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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