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$28+ Cheap flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (ATL - DTW)

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ATL — DTW
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or March, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$63
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$28
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$138

Good round-trip deal

$98 or less

Good one-way deal

$58 or less
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 7/25:45 amATL - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/149:22 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$63
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/189:19 amATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/2410:04 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$105
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 8/107:00 amATL - DTW
Nonstop1h 57mDelta
Sun 8/175:25 amDTW - ATL
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/11$117
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Thu 7/39:19 amATL - DTW
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Fri 7/412:18 pmDTW - ATL
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$137
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Sun 7/136:50 amATL - DTW
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/176:00 amDTW - ATL
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 8/92:45 pmATL - DTW
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Wed 8/135:50 amDTW - ATL
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$200

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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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Atlanta

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Detroit

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Return

Price

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 7/2

5:45 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/14

9:22 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$63

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 8/10

7:00 am-8:57 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/14

9:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$117

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/3

9:19 am-11:23 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/4

12:18 pm-2:22 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$137

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 8/15

6:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/17

5:40 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 40m

$151

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/22

5:45 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/22

9:36 am-11:37 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$171

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 7/13

8:58 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/20

6:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop4h 22m

$187

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 6/25

5:45 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$28

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 8/17

7:25 am-9:23 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$59

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 7/2

9:19 am-11:23 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$69

AtlantaDetroit

ATL - DTW

ATLDTW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/11

12:55 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$76

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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.

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
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Expert on Spirit Airlines

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Expert on Frontier

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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

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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 June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 74 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). 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 June 12, 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 at noon could potentially save you up to 40% 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 June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Atlanta to Detroit. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from ATL to DTW are scheduled on a Thursday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Atlanta to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 37 flights from Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, all of which are around 1h 45m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson to Detroit.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($63), Delta ($117), and Frontier ($137) offers the cheapest pricing from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $28. Delta flights start at $59 while deals on Frontier start at $69 one-way.

  • 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 (87%), WestJet (86%) or LATAM Airlines (85%) 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 $1,131, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $26. The most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $49.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$53Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$119Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$132Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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