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$31+ Cheap flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (ATL - DTW)

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.
ATL — DTW
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or September, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Atlanta to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit (DTW). 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 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$51
(Priceline)

One-way from

$31
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$111

Good round-trip deal

$78 or less

Good one-way deal

$48 or less
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Cheapest flights from Atlanta to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/116:15 amATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/159:05 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop1h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$51
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/113:20 pmATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/147:22 amDTW - ATL
Nonstop1h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$57
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sat 10/113:20 pmATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Sat 10/116:48 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$58
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 10/183:20 pmATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/189:05 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop1h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$59
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Tue 11/46:15 amATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/139:20 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$61
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/246:15 amATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/297:22 amDTW - ATL
Nonstop1h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$62
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Fri 10/243:48 pmATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/249:05 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop1h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$66
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Wed 10/159:17 pmATL - DTW
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/217:22 amDTW - ATL
Nonstop1h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$68
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Wed 10/226:15 amATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/296:29 pmDTW - ATL
1 stop5h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$69
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 10/57:59 amATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/157:22 amDTW - ATL
Nonstop1h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$71
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Fri 10/173:48 pmATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/179:05 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop1h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$72

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Atlanta to Detroit 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 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 10/17

6:15 am-8:16 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/19

9:05 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$72

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 10/30

6:15 am-8:16 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

7:22 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$72

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 10/18

10:59 pm-12:56 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/20

9:15 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$137

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 12/9

5:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$162

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 10/15

2:20 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

6:40 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$167

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 10/15

2:20 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

6:15 am-12:35 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$167

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 12/5

10:55 am-8:40 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$218

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 11/19

1:05 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/20

5:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$223

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 11/30

6:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/7

7:05 am-9:21 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$243

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 9/26

6:15 am-8:14 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$43

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The best insider tips for Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 extra inches of legroom, ideal for short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass beforehand to avoid fees.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat, enhancing comfort.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding available with carry-on purchase or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
ATL

For a quicker security check, try the South security area, often faster than the main one.

Read more about ATLby Chris Dong
DTW

Consider the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) for a quick ride to downtown, offering luxury buses with Wi-Fi.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on ATL

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Detroit

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

The best time to book flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 ATL to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta 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 September 19, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 47% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 19, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 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
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,030 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,171 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

    Booking a flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is your only option if you wish to fly from Atlanta to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 36 flights from Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, all of which are around 1h 58m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Spirit Airlines and Delta can get you from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 1h 57m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 595 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($48), Frontier ($53), and Delta ($117) offers the cheapest pricing from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing KLM (84%), Spirit Airlines (82%) or WestJet (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $101, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $26. The most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $51.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Atlanta to Detroit

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta 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 September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$53Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$117Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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