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$56+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — CLT
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Wed 1/28
Wed 2/4
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

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Charlotte
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:32 pmDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/72:00 pmCLT - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:11 pmDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/63:44 pmCLT - DTW
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Wed 12/317:49 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/65:35 pmCLT - DTW
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/210:55 pmCLT - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:11 pmDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:20 pmCLT - DTW
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$315
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Tue 12/3012:15 pmDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Sun 1/49:24 amCLT - DTW
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Deal found 12/27$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:49 amDTW - CLT
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amCLT - DTW
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$326

Find 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 December 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$139
(Delta)

One-way from

$56
(Super.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$306

Good round-trip deal

$311 or less

Good one-way deal

$177 or less
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Charlotte that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Charlotte

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Price

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/14

7:45 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/17

5:00 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$139

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

10:06 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-7:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$139

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

10:06 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/24

9:30 am-11:24 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$139

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

10:06 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/2

1:11 pm-3:03 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$139

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

2:15 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-7:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$139

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

10:09 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 2/5

9:30 am-11:26 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$139

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

7:05 am-9:07 am

Nonstop2h 02m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/28

5:00 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$139

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

7:14 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 2/16

7:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$149

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

6:09 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/2

5:00 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$149

DetroitCharlotte

DTW - CLT

DTWCLT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

7:05 am-9:07 am

Nonstop2h 02m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 2/26

7:55 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$149

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Charlotte

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Charlotte in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Detroit-Charlotte flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Charlotte flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Charlotte flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Detroit-Charlotte 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 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 December 26, 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 $109). Flying from Detroit to Charlotte in April is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 December 29, 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 at noon could potentially save you up to 31% 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 December 27, 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 December 29, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to CLT are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 67% 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 December 29, 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
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,069 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,231 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,064 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 16 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 47m.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Charlotte?

    A quick flight from Detroit to Charlotte can take about 1h 47m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $139. 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 $88. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $102 and $151, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Charlotte one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit to Charlotte are Frontier ($55), Spirit Airlines ($56), and Delta ($98).

  • 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 Frontier (100%), Spirit Airlines (93%) or American Airlines (83%) 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 $358, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $94. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Charlotte Douglas), you can expect to pay $130 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 $109). Flying from Detroit to Charlotte in April is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 December 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$102Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$154Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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