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

The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $43. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

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.

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).

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

Consider Korean Air (95%), KLM (91%) or Aeromexico (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

American Airlines, Delta and Frontier are the most popular airlines when flying from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

June can be a great time to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Charlotte with a flight ticket averaging about $319. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of June for as cheap as $116. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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 13 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 43m.

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.

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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 July 2, 2025.

Mon 7/216:29 pmCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines

Thu 7/243:25 pmDTW - CLT

Nonstop1h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$132

Sat 8/28:45 pmCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/47:31 pmDTW - CLT

Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$148

Fri 8/86:00 amCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 47mDelta

Sat 8/1610:15 amDTW - CLT

Nonstop1h 45mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$159

Thu 7/2410:37 amCLT - DTW

1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/276:10 amDTW - CLT

1 stop3h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$165

Sat 8/237:00 amCLT - DTW

2 stops10h 05mSouthwest

Mon 8/255:40 amDTW - CLT

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$173

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Mon 7/216:29 pmCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines

Thu 7/243:25 pmDTW - CLT

Nonstop1h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$132

Sat 8/28:45 pmCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/47:31 pmDTW - CLT

Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$148

Fri 8/86:00 amCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 47mDelta

Sat 8/1610:15 amDTW - CLT

Nonstop1h 45mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$159

Thu 7/2410:37 amCLT - DTW

1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/276:10 amDTW - CLT

1 stop3h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$165

Sat 8/237:00 amCLT - DTW

2 stops10h 05mSouthwest

Mon 8/255:40 amDTW - CLT

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$173

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Thu 7/106:29 pmCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/199:52 amDTW - CLT

1 stop8h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$167

Sat 7/126:20 amCLT - DTW

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1 stop5h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$156

Mon 7/216:29 pmCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines

Thu 7/243:25 pmDTW - CLT

Nonstop1h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$132

Thu 7/2410:37 amCLT - DTW

1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/276:10 amDTW - CLT

1 stop3h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$165

Sat 8/28:45 pmCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/47:31 pmDTW - CLT

Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$148

Fri 8/86:00 amCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 47mDelta

Sat 8/1610:15 amDTW - CLT

Nonstop1h 45mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$159

Sat 8/237:00 amCLT - DTW

2 stops10h 05mSouthwest

Mon 8/255:40 amDTW - CLT

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$173

One-way flights from Charlotte to Detroit
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Mon 9/292:14 pmCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$43

Wed 9/39:32 pmCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$79

Sun 9/285:20 pmCLT - DTW

1 stop7h 26mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$84

Sat 8/309:30 amCLT - DTW

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

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$85

Sat 8/306:05 amCLT - DTW

Nonstop1h 46mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$100

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CLT - DTW

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Charlotte Douglas

Mon 7/21

6:29 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/24

3:25 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$132

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CLT - DTW

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Charlotte Douglas

Sat 8/2

8:45 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

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Mon 8/4

7:31 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$148

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/8

6:00 am-7:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/16

10:15 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$159

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 7/24

10:37 am-6:19 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/27

6:10 am-10:02 am

1 stop3h 52m

$165

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/25

5:40 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 10m

$173

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 9/29

2:14 pm-4:01 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$43

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/3

9:32 pm-11:22 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$79

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 9/28

5:20 pm-12:46 am

1 stop7h 26m

$84

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 8/30

9:30 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$85

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 8/30

6:05 am-7:51 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$100

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

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.

DTW

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

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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?

Booking 71 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Charlotte 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 CLT to DTW?

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 38% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The most flights from CLT to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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

4,272 reviews

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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,983 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

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.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,103 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

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.

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,290 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

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

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 13 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 43m.
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 $132 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $148 and $159 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $43. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Consider Korean Air (95%), KLM (91%) or Aeromexico (86%) 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 $1,863 for a flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $80 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $102.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Charlotte 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 5 airlines flying from Charlotte to Detroit

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$100	Average$223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$106	Average$173	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$213	Average$329	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$217	Average$326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$348	Average$477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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