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$44+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Detroit (STL - DTT)

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STL — DTT
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit All airports are usually found in June or May, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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 (DTT). 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

$183
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$44
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$379 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
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From Lambert-St Louis to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit (DTT)
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit (DTT).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit (DTT).

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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 March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 5/155:00 amSTL - DTW
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/191:26 pmDTW - STL
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$183
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/810:10 amSTL - DTW
1 stop13h 17mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/142:39 pmDTW - STL
2 stops19h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 4/194:57 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Sun 4/202:35 pmDTW - STL
1 stop19h 31mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$198
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1510:10 amSTL - DTW
1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1910:31 amDTW - STL
2 stops9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/191:30 pmSTL - DTW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Sun 4/206:35 pmDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 5/152:15 pmSTL - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Mon 5/198:11 pmDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/26$245
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/38:00 amSTL - DTW
2 stops9h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/46:00 amDTW - STL
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$372

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Detroit that are best for you.

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St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/15

5:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/19

1:26 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$183

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/8

10:10 am-12:27 am

1 stop13h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

2:39 pm-9:15 am

2 stops19h 36m

$186

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/19

4:57 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/20

2:35 pm-9:06 am

1 stop19h 31m

$198

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/15

10:10 am-9:31 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/19

10:31 am-6:41 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$233

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/19

1:30 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/20

6:35 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$237

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/15

2:15 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/19

8:11 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$245

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/3

8:00 am-6:58 pm

2 stops9h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop6h 03m

$372

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/30

6:52 am-5:14 am

2 stops21h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/11

7:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

$1,845

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/29

6:10 pm-8:57 am

1 stop13h 47m

$79

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/28

7:35 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$97

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Detroit?

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 March 21, 2025.

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from St. Louis to Detroit. 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 St. Louis to Detroit?

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

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 March 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from St. Louis to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 71% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Detroit?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Detroit flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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

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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from STL to DTT are scheduled on a Wednesday (18 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 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 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, 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.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from St. Louis to Detroit have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Detroit?

    You will need to book a flight from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit All airports if you want to fly from St. Louis to Detroit. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to All airports (DTT) on a regular basis. There are 13 flights to Detroit from the St. Louis airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from STL to DTT to be around 1h 29m.

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

    Currently priced at $183, American Airlines will fly you from St. Louis to Detroit and back. In addition to American 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 $208 and $245, respectively. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $44 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $86 and American Airlines from $97 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from St. Louis to Detroit?

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (100%), Aeromexico (100%) or Southwest (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from St. Louis to Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Detroit?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $185 on average our data indicates $1,667 when flying from St. Louis to Detroit.

  • 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?

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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$140Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$201Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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