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$46+ Cheap flights from Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (TPA - 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — DTW
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or May, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$103
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$46
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$158

Good round-trip deal

$148 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
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From Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:04 pmTPA - DTW
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/128:40 pmDTW - TPA
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/28$103
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Thu 4/1010:11 amTPA - DTW
Nonstop2h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/136:15 pmDTW - TPA
Nonstop2h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/22:05 pmTPA - DTW
Nonstop2h 56mFrontier
Wed 4/96:53 pmDTW - TPA
Nonstop2h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$143
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/116:15 amTPA - DTW
Nonstop2h 43mDelta
Wed 7/167:55 pmDTW - TPA
Nonstop2h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/27$169
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/2710:35 amTPA - DTW
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Sat 5/314:50 pmDTW - TPA
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$189
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Thu 6/267:30 amTPA - DTW
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/307:14 amDTW - TPA
2 stops7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/113:34 pmTPA - DTW
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/166:21 amDTW - TPA
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$259
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/177:58 pmTPA - DTW
1 stop23h 22mSun Country Air
Thu 4/244:20 pmDTW - TPA
1 stop18h 04mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$265

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Tampa

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Detroit

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TampaDetroit

TPA - DTW

TPADTW

Tampa

Thu 5/8

5:04 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

8:40 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$103

TampaDetroit

TPA - DTW

TPADTW

Tampa

Thu 4/10

10:11 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/13

6:15 pm-8:57 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$114

TampaDetroit

TPA - DTW

TPADTW

Tampa

Mon 4/7

5:39 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/11

9:27 pm-12:11 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$148

TampaDetroit

TPA - DTW

TPADTW

Tampa

Fri 7/11

6:15 am-8:58 am

Nonstop2h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/15

7:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$169

TampaDetroit

TPA - DTW

TPADTW

Tampa

Tue 5/27

10:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/31

4:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$189

TampaDetroit

TPA - DTW

TPADTW

Tampa

Thu 6/26

7:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/30

7:14 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 51m

$224

TampaDetroit

TPA - DTW

TPADTW

Tampa

Thu 4/24

7:25 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/1

6:23 pm-10:52 am

1 stop16h 29m

$255

TampaDetroit

TPA - DTW

TPADTW

Tampa

Fri 7/11

3:34 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/16

6:21 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 08m

$259

TampaDetroit

TPA - DTW

TPADTW

Tampa

Thu 5/15

5:04 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$46

TampaDetroit

TPA - DTW

TPADTW

Tampa

Wed 4/9

2:49 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$57

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tampa to Detroit in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Tampa-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 Tampa-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-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 Tampa-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 Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for comfort on short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass to avoid extra fees.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for added comfort.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding is available with a carry-on purchase or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
TPA

TPA's Blue Express Curbside lanes allow quick access for travelers without checked bags, streamlining your departure process.

Read more about TPAby Ramsey Qubein
DTW

For a quick trip to downtown Detroit, use the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX). It's fast, comfortable, and offers free Wi-Fi.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on TPA

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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 Tampa to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 47% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Tampa 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from TPA to DTW are scheduled on a Thursday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 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 March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and Avelo Airlines from Tampa to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 Tampa 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 Tampa to Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from Tampa. Booking flights from Tampa (TPA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) should be relatively easy as there are 18 daily flights to Detroit from 4 different airlines. 2h 40m is how long a flight from Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Currently priced at $103, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Tampa 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 Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $148 and $169, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $46 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $57 and Southwest from $80 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Tampa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Southwest (100%), Korean Air (92%), Air France( 88%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Tampa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $53. On average you can expect to pay $1,708. The most popular route, (Tampa - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $99.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Tampa 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$65Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$79Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$141Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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