HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Kentucky

$39+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kentucky

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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SDF
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Detroit to Kentucky with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Kentucky

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to Kentucky flight deals. Data was last updated febrero 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$96
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$39
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$478

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Louisville Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit (DTT)-Louisville Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kentucky
Search Deals
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kentucky
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kentucky.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Detroit to Kentucky

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Kentucky
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

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.
vie. 3/216:36 pmDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 43mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 3/2210:34 pmBNA - DTW
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$96
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/31:06 pmDTW - BNA
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/711:03 amBNA - DTW
1 stop19h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$115
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/710:45 amDTW - CVG
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
mar. 3/115:15 amCVG - DTW
1 stop13h 10mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$140
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.
lun. 4/149:02 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop25h 15mSpirit Airlines
mié. 4/166:00 amSDF - DTW
1 stop13h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$169
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/2312:41 pmDTW - CVG
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
dom. 4/276:30 amCVG - DTW
1 stop26h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$175
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/165:00 amDTW - TYS
1 stop12h 53mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 4/196:00 amTYS - DTW
1 stop15h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$192
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/91:05 pmDTW - BNA
2 stops6h 25mSouthwest
dom. 5/116:50 amBNA - DTW
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$232
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.
mié. 5/2812:15 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop8h 43mDelta
mar. 6/36:05 amSDF - DTW
1 stop10h 53mDelta
Deal found 2/20$283
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/245:25 amDTW - LEX
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/288:19 pmLEX - DTW
1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$289
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/212:30 pmDTW - CVG
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
sáb. 4/56:03 pmCVG - DTW
Nonstop1h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/19$299
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/18:15 amDTW - TYS
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 4/55:15 amTYS - DTW
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$300
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/46:00 amDTW - CVG
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
dom. 4/135:33 pmCVG - DTW
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$301

Find flights from Detroit to Kentucky within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Kentucky 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 febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Kentucky

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 3/21

6:36 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Nashville Intl

sáb. 3/22

10:34 pm-1:11 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$96

DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 4/3

1:06 pm-1:49 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Nashville Intl

lun. 4/7

11:03 am-8:00 am

1 stop19h 57m

$115

DetroitCincinnati

DTW - CVG

DTWCVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 3/7

10:45 am-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 3/11

5:15 am-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$140

DetroitLouisville

DTW - SDF

DTWSDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/14

9:02 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Louisville Intl

mié. 4/16

6:00 am-7:57 pm

1 stop13h 57m

$169

DetroitCincinnati

DTW - CVG

DTWCVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/23

12:41 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

dom. 4/27

6:30 am-8:57 am

1 stop26h 27m

$175

DetroitKnoxville

DTW - TYS

DTWTYS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/16

5:00 am-5:53 pm

1 stop12h 53m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

sáb. 4/19

6:00 am-9:12 pm

1 stop15h 12m

$192

DetroitNashville

DTW - BNA

DTWBNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 5/9

1:05 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Nashville Intl

dom. 5/11

6:50 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$232

DetroitKnoxville

DTW - TYS

DTWTYS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 4/3

5:49 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

lun. 4/7

7:54 pm-12:04 am

1 stop4h 10m

$259

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 4/24

5:25 am-10:31 am

1 stop5h 06m

Lexington Blue Grass

lun. 4/28

8:19 pm-12:04 am

1 stop3h 45m

$289

DetroitLouisville

DTW - SDF

DTWSDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 4/3

10:00 am-11:22 am

Nonstop1h 22m

Louisville Intl

dom. 4/6

7:35 am-9:01 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$299

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/18

Showing 1-10 of 58 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Kentucky

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kentucky from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Kentucky

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kentucky in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 DTW to KY?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Kentucky. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kentucky, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kentucky

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Kentucky. 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 febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to USKY are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Kentucky by month

Plan your trip to Kentucky by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kentucky ranges from 3.1 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Kentucky when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

Temperature in Kentucky by month

Plan your trip to Kentucky by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kentucky, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kentucky

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kentucky. 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 Kentucky. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and JetBlue from Detroit to Kentucky. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Kentucky. 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 from for flights from Detroit to Kentucky?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Detroit to Kentucky. It is only a 17.3 mi journey to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Detroit’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $39 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $55 and American Airlines from $80 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kentucky?

    When deciding which route to take from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kentucky consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Nashville Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Knoxville McGhee Tyson or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Louisville Intl as they are the most popular.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kentucky on time: Republic Airways (90%), Aeromexico (90%), Virgin Atlantic (89%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kentucky is $399. On average you can expect to pay $459. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Nashville Intl), can usually be booked for $88.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kentucky in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Detroit to Kentucky

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Detroit to Orlando flights
Detroit to Las Vegas flights
Detroit to Miami flights
Detroit to Fort Lauderdale flights
Detroit to Tampa flights
Detroit to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Detroit to Los Angeles flights
Detroit to Seattle flights
Detroit to Denver flights
Detroit to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Detroit to LaGuardia flights
Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Detroit to Fort Myers flights
Detroit to Hobby flights
Detroit to Newark flights
Detroit to San Francisco flights
Detroit to George Bush Intcntl flights
Detroit to New Orleans flights
Detroit to San Diego flights
Detroit to Honolulu flights
Detroit to Charleston flights
Detroit to Austin flights
Detroit to Atlanta flights
Detroit to Dulles Intl flights
Detroit to Boston flights
Detroit to Sarasota flights
Detroit to Baltimore flights
Detroit to West Palm Beach flights
Detroit to Myrtle Beach flights
Detroit to Salt Lake City flights
Detroit to O'Hare Intl flights
Detroit to Reagan-National flights
Detroit to Jacksonville flights
Detroit to Ontario flights
Detroit to Love Field flights
Detroit to Nashville flights
Detroit to San Antonio flights
Detroit to Philadelphia flights
Detroit to Burbank flights
Detroit to Santa Ana flights
Detroit to Raleigh flights
Detroit to Portland flights
Detroit to Charlotte flights
Detroit to Minneapolis flights
Detroit to Savannah flights
Detroit to Pensacola flights
Detroit to Midway flights
Detroit to Oakland flights
Detroit to Kansas City flights
Detroit to St. Louis flights

Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Kentucky

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Kentucky. 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$344Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.