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$172+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Alaska

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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — ANC
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Alaska

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to Alaska flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$367
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$172
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$689

Good round-trip deal

$665 or less

Good one-way deal

$440 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Alaska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 6/1311:15 amDTW - ANC
1 stop29h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/151:20 pmANC - DTW
1 stop17h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$367
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/256:24 pmDTW - ANC
1 stop21h 54mSun Country Air
Wed 6/111:20 pmANC - DTW
1 stop15h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/30$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 8/113:10 pmDTW - ANC
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/209:55 pmANC - DTW
1 stop10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$469
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/54:50 pmDTW - ANC
Nonstop6h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/127:40 pmANC - DTW
Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$478
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/246:05 pmDTW - ANC
Nonstop6h 40mDelta
Sat 6/1410:37 pmANC - DTW
Nonstop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/29$479
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/274:53 pmDTW - ANC
1 stop11h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 6/32:45 pmANC - DTW
1 stop10h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1211:10 amDTW - ANC
2 stops15h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/204:08 pmANC - DTW
2 stops13h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$532
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 6/166:50 pmDTW - FAI
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Tue 6/2412:29 amFAI - DTW
1 stop10h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/29$561
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:30 amDTW - FAI
1 stop10h 22mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/72:18 pmFAI - DTW
2 stops10h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$565
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/286:30 amDTW - FAI
1 stop18h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/62:15 amFAI - DTW
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$591
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:30 amDTW - SIT
2 stops15h 57mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/286:00 amSIT - DTW
3 stops19h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$632
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/248:25 amDTW - JNU
2 stops13h 41mDelta
Thu 7/317:05 amJNU - DTW
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/28$646

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Alaska 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Alaska

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/13

11:15 am-12:16 pm

1 stop29h 01m

Anchorage

Sun 6/15

1:20 pm-10:36 am

1 stop17h 16m

$367

DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

6:24 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop21h 54m

Anchorage

Wed 6/11

1:20 pm-9:11 am

1 stop15h 51m

$371

DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/11

3:10 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Anchorage

Wed 8/20

9:55 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$469

DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/5

4:50 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop6h 40m

Anchorage

Sat 7/12

7:40 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop6h 10m

$478

DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/24

6:05 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop6h 40m

Anchorage

Sat 6/14

10:37 pm-9:00 am

Nonstop6h 23m

$479

DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/12

11:10 am-10:52 pm

2 stops15h 42m

Anchorage

Wed 8/20

4:08 pm-10:07 am

2 stops13h 59m

$532

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/16

6:50 pm-12:49 am

1 stop9h 59m

Fairbanks

Tue 6/24

12:29 am-3:06 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$561

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/28

6:30 am-12:52 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Fairbanks

Sun 9/7

2:18 pm-5:05 am

2 stops10h 47m

$565

DetroitAnchorage

DTW - ANC

DTWANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/28

4:50 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop6h 40m

Anchorage

Sat 7/5

7:40 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop6h 10m

$588

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/28

6:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop18h 09m

Fairbanks

Sat 9/6

2:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$591

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Alaska

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $651). 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 AK?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Alaska. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Alaska by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alaska ranges from 0.5 - 3.3 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Alaska when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Alaska by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alaska, 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 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alaska

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alaska. 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 Alaska. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Detroit to Alaska 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,406 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Alaska from Detroit, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $178. Delta flights start at $221 while deals on United Airlines start at $239 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Anchorage, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Fairbanks or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Juneau Intl as they are the most popular.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $232. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Anchorage) can be booked for $341 on average our data indicates $649 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Alaska 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 Alaska?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $651). 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Alaska

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Alaska. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$372Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$418Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$426Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$467Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$519Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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