Detroit

$75+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — DTW
May 22 — May 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or September, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Detroit

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 April 22, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/216:41 pm
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop14h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/241:59 pm
DTW
-
CLT
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$227
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 7/210:31 am
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop10h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/78:52 am
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop7h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$228
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/231:22 pm
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop22h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/282:34 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop6h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$229
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 6/256:00 am
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Mon 6/297:45 am
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/57:12 am
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/92:40 pm
DTW
-
CLT
2 stops20h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$231
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/298:09 pm
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Mon 5/410:05 am
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18$232
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/255:51 pm
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop17h 07m
Frontier
Sun 4/2610:27 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop18h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 4/17$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 5/1410:42 pm
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop18h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/255:42 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop18h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 7/36:33 pm
CLT
-
DTW
1 stop15h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/89:42 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop11h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/19:54 pm
CLT
-
DTW
2 stops13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/712:55 pm
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop4h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Fri 5/812:48 pm
CLT
-
DTW
2 stops11h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/108:52 am
DTW
-
CLT
1 stop27h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$237

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 April 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$227
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$75
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$343

Good round-trip deal

$346 or less

Good one-way deal

$229 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Charlotte Douglas-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Charlotte Douglas-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights.
From Charlotte Douglas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Charlotte Douglas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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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 April 22, 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

Wed 7/1

6:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/8

8:05 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$303

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 6/27

5:03 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/7

7:20 am-1:31 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$313

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 6/30

11:50 am-5:55 pm

2 stops6h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/8

1:25 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$333

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 5/27

2:18 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/31

10:25 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$333

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/28

7:46 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/31

10:25 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$333

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/23

5:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

7:09 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$333

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 6/20

5:03 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/22

8:25 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$333

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 6/19

9:42 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/21

7:05 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$343

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 5/12

7:35 am-9:15 pm

2 stops13h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/14

1:00 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$352

CharlotteDetroit

CLT - DTW

CLTDTW

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 6/4

7:46 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/7

10:37 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$353

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Compare providers for flights from Charlotte to Detroit

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 April.
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*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Charlotte with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 April 17, 2026.

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, 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 April 22, 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 27% versus a flight in the morning.

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 April 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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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Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

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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 April 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,American Airlines, andSpirit 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 4 different airlines have flights from Douglas (CLT) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) on a regular basis. There are 18 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 36m.

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

    Airlines like Delta and Southwest fly from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 1h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 20m. 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 $89 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $119 and $155 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 68% 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 Spirit Airlines and Southwest, 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 Aeromexico (95%), Frontier (94%) or Korean Air (92%) 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 $576 for a flight from Charlotte to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $123 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $171.

  • 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 4 airlines flying from Charlotte to Detroit

Discover the top 4 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 April 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$155Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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