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$58+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Charlotte (DTT - CLT)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — CLT
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in September or August, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Charlotte

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Charlotte (CLT). 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$58
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$181

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:20 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/76:00 amCLT - DTW
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$118
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:23 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/208:55 amCLT - DTW
1 stop3h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$125
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/155:23 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/166:00 amCLT - DTW
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$126
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/155:23 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/172:35 pmCLT - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$127
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/215:23 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/2512:00 pmCLT - DTW
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/45:20 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/86:00 amCLT - DTW
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$129
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 9/305:20 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/31:48 pmCLT - DTW
1 stop8h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$131
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/25:20 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/76:00 amCLT - DTW
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/25:20 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/86:00 amCLT - DTW
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$133
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:20 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/42:01 pmCLT - DTW
1 stop18h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$134
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 9/305:20 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/19:10 amCLT - DTW
1 stop4h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/510:42 amDTW - CLT
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/111:39 pmCLT - DTW
1 stop8h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$137

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Charlotte 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Charlotte that are best for you.

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DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/6

9:20 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/10

6:25 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$149

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/30

9:10 am-11:09 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 11/2

12:04 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$149

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/5

2:08 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/11

12:44 pm-2:34 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$151

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/18

10:23 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/25

5:25 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$151

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

7:50 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/14

5:25 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$161

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 11/12

8:30 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$167

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/26

10:32 am-9:25 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 9/27

2:01 pm-8:44 am

1 stop18h 43m

$168

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/8

10:23 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/11

12:56 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$171

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/8

5:23 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 10/12

3:09 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$175

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

6:15 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/25

8:00 am-4:40 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$176

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Charlotte

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Charlotte?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to Charlotte. 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 Detroit to Charlotte?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Detroit to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 DTT to CLT?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Charlotte. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit to Charlotte is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Charlotte?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Charlotte flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Charlotte

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Charlotte. 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 September 15, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to CLT are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Charlotte?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Charlotte?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Charlotte chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

New York (LGA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Charlotte on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Charlotte?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Charlotte, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

New York (LGA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $172.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Charlotte?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Charlotte, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Baltimore (BWI) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Charlotte?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Charlotte, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Baltimore (BWI) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 20m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlotte

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Detroit to Charlotte. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,015 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit All airports to Charlotte Douglas if you want to fly from Detroit to Charlotte. At least 5 different airlines have flights from All airports (DTT) to Douglas (CLT) on a regular basis. There are 17 flights to Charlotte from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTT to CLT to be around 1h 43m.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Charlotte?

    A quick flight from Detroit to Charlotte can take about 1h 47m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $151. There are 500 mi between Detroit and Charlotte. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Charlotte round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Charlotte, with prices starting at $89. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $100 and $172, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 68% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Charlotte?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to Charlotte consider choosing Sun Country Air (100%), Korean Air (93%) or Spirit Airlines (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Charlotte?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Charlotte is generally $542, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $73. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Charlotte Douglas), you can expect to pay $131 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Detroit to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 Charlotte

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Charlotte. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$265Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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