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$73+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — DTW
Jul 19 — Jul 261
Sun 7/19
Sun 7/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Detroit
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 June 19, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:57 pm
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop24h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/214:10 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop28h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$318
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/141:25 pm
CLT
-
DTW
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Tue 7/217:05 am
DTW
-
CLT
2 stops10h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16$319
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/265:59 pm
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop24h 52m
Frontier
Mon 7/66:47 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop21h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/116:48 pm
CLT
-
DTW
2 stops29h 52m
Frontier
Sat 7/1812:50 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop5h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$321
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/25:59 pm
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop24h 52m
Frontier
Tue 7/78:30 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:04 pm
CLT
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 50m
Delta
Sun 9/68:15 pm
DTW
-
CLT
Nonstop1h 52m
Delta
Deal found 6/16$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/184:56 pm
CLT
-
DTW
2 stops17h 08m
Frontier
Sun 8/238:52 am
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop7h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/176:41 pm
CLT
-
DTW
2 stops19h 03m
Frontier
Sun 7/1912:50 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop5h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$325
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/281:22 pm
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop22h 13m
Frontier
Thu 7/212:42 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop5h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$326
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/31:22 pm
CLT
-
DTW
2 stops24h 22m
Frontier
Thu 7/912:50 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop5h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:40 pm
CLT
-
DTW
2 stops19h 03m
Frontier
Mon 9/77:25 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop16h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Mon 7/1312:24 pm
CLT
-
DTW
2 stops12h 16m
Frontier
Tue 7/1412:50 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop5h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$329

Find 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 June 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$73
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$354 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 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 June 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/14

1:25 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/21

7:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$319

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 8/4

11:10 am-9:50 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

5:30 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

$332

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/12

7:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$333

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 8/25

6:50 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/27

8:55 am-6:40 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$337
Quickest round-trip

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

7:00 am-8:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$353

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/29

5:02 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

7:05 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$353

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 8/5

6:00 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/9

8:15 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$353

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 7/23

9:42 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/29

8:05 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$353

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/22

5:39 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/27

8:05 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$363

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/7

1:25 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/10

1:25 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$372

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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 Charlotte to Detroit in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust 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?

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $169). Flying from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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 June 19, 2026.

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 32% 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 June 13, 2026.

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

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

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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 June 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,American Airlines, andFrontier 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,416 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,416 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,416 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,699 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,416 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,879 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,416 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 3 different airlines have flights from Douglas (CLT) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) on a regular basis. There are 19 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.

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

    Airlines like Southwest and Delta fly from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 1h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 18m. 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $119 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $151 and $165 round-trip. Frontier is currently priced 59% 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $49. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, 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 Frontier (100%), Aeromexico (97%) or Korean Air (93%) 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 $400 for a flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $108 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $256.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $169). Flying from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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 3 airlines flying from Charlotte to Detroit

Discover the top 3 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 June 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$151Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$165Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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