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$44+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (STL - 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 6/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — DTW
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in August or April, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$60
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$44
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$378 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
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From Lambert-St Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/78:44 amSTL - DTW
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/117:00 amDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/9$62
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/302:15 pmSTL - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Sun 6/112:45 pmDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/9$119
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/72:27 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/117:00 amDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$163
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/165:55 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop23h 05mFrontier
Sun 5/182:28 pmDTW - STL
1 stop19h 41mFrontier
Deal found 4/9$170
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Fri 5/304:40 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop3h 20mSouthwest
Sun 6/16:35 pmDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/9$188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 8/156:10 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/175:54 pmDTW - STL
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 6/248:10 amSTL - DTW
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/257:15 amDTW - STL
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$303

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

St. Louis

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/19

8:44 am-11:21 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$60

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/30

2:15 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/1

12:45 pm-1:19 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$119

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/7

2:27 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop24h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/11

7:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$163

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/16

5:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/18

2:28 pm-9:09 am

1 stop19h 41m

$170

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/30

4:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/1

6:35 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$188

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/15

6:10 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/17

5:54 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$199

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/24

8:10 am-4:48 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/25

7:15 am-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$303

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/24

10:08 am-5:03 am

2 stops17h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/25

4:46 pm-8:05 am

2 stops16h 19m

$943

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/22

4:17 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$44

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/14

3:25 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$60

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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 April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 89 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 April 11, 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 71% 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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 April 11, 2025.

The most flights from STL to DTW are scheduled on a Wednesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 April 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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 12 daily flights to Detroit from 4 different airlines. 1h 28m 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 Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $60 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Frontier, starting at $119 and $170 round-trip. These flights start at 81% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $44. Southwest flights start at $60 while deals on Frontier start at $89 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 (100%), Aeromexico (100%) or Korean Air (93%) 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 $907, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $60.

  • 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$238Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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