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$43+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (CLT - 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — DTW
nov. 22 — nov. 291
sáb. 11/22
sáb. 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 23, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
sáb. 12/136:00 amCLT - DTW
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
mié. 12/177:05 amDTW - CLT
Nonstop2h 01mDelta
Deal found 10/23$151
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
sáb. 11/85:45 amCLT - DTW
1 stop9h 30mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 11/1510:42 amDTW - CLT
1 stop4h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/22$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
sáb. 11/159:53 amCLT - DTW
1 stop5h 22mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/168:00 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$154
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
mié. 11/56:00 amCLT - DTW
1 stop4h 58mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 11/81:59 pmDTW - CLT
2 stops17h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/22$155
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
sáb. 10/2512:00 pmCLT - DTW
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
lun. 11/33:12 pmDTW - CLT
1 stop6h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$156
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
jue. 11/206:00 amCLT - DTW
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
jue. 11/2710:17 amDTW - CLT
1 stop8h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/23$158
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
lun. 11/106:11 pmCLT - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mSpirit Airlines
jue. 11/133:24 pmDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/219:24 amCLT - DTW
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
jue. 12/2512:15 pmDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
lun. 11/106:00 amCLT - DTW
1 stop4h 58mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 11/151:59 pmDTW - CLT
2 stops17h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/22$162
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
mar. 11/253:11 pmCLT - DTW
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
vie. 11/285:57 pmDTW - CLT
Nonstop1h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/23$163

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) 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 octubre 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$153
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$43
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$260

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$217 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte 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 octubre 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Charlotte

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Detroit

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Depart

Return

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CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

sáb. 12/13

6:45 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 12/17

6:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$168

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

jue. 11/20

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 11/21

6:15 am-2:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$169

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

mié. 12/24

6:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 12/31

5:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 35m

$178

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

mié. 11/5

2:05 pm-7:43 am

2 stops17h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/8

1:59 pm-7:47 am

2 stops17h 48m

$179

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

jue. 12/4

12:44 pm-2:34 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 12/9

8:02 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$181

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

mié. 12/3

5:59 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 12/7

6:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$185

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

dom. 11/2

9:52 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 11/3

10:42 am-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$190

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

mar. 12/2

9:46 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 12/6

7:36 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$197

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

jue. 12/4

8:30 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 12/9

3:45 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$198

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

jue. 1/15

12:10 pm-2:01 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 1/18

8:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$201

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Charlotte to Detroit in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Charlotte-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlotte-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Charlotte-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Charlotte to Detroit

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 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 Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $110). Flying from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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 CLT to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte 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 octubre 23, 2025.

When flying from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 19, 2025.

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

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
CLT

Arrive early at CLT as security wait times can peak between 5 pm and 6 pm. Shortest waits are before 6 am.

Read more about CLTby Taryn White
DTW

For a quick trip to downtown Detroit, use the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX). It's faster and more comfortable than other options.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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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 octubre 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,102 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from Charlotte Douglas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County if you want to fly from Charlotte to Detroit. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Douglas (CLT) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) on a regular basis. There are 20 flights to Detroit from the Charlotte airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CLT to DTW to be around 1h 45m.

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

    Airlines like Southwest, Spirit Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 1h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 10m. The distance from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 500 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $90 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $110 and $191 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 68% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Consider Sun Country Air (100%), Aeromexico (98%) or Korean Air (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,110 for a flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $107 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $109.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $110). Flying from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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 Charlotte to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte 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 octubre 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$110Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$319Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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