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$90+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DTW
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in September or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Detroit

Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/242:09 pm
ORD
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DTW
1 stop16h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/278:43 pm
DTW
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ORD
1 stop14h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/1612:16 pm
ORD
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DTW
1 stop23h 43m
Frontier
Mon 4/208:43 pm
DTW
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ORD
1 stop13h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/77:31 pm
ORD
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DTW
1 stop15h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/297:04 pm
DTW
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ORD
1 stop16h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/912:00 pm
ORD
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DTW
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Mon 4/135:50 pm
DTW
-
ORD
1 stop24h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Mon 4/277:15 pm
ORD
-
DTW
2 stops15h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/297:04 pm
DTW
-
ORD
1 stop16h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 4/181:27 pm
ORD
-
DTW
1 stop10h 19m
Frontier
Mon 4/201:42 pm
DTW
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ORD
1 stop9h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$179
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/113:00 pm
ORD
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DTW
1 stop17h 29m
Frontier
Sat 4/1812:40 pm
DTW
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ORD
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/1511:07 am
ORD
-
DTW
1 stop6h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2212:33 pm
DTW
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ORD
2 stops12h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/1411:07 am
ORD
-
DTW
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/211:58 pm
DTW
-
ORD
2 stops11h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/1411:07 am
ORD
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DTW
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/164:08 pm
DTW
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ORD
1 stop9h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$189

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 March 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$90
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$503

Good round-trip deal

$324 or less

Good one-way deal

$194 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago O'Hare Intl-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago O'Hare Intl-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights.
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

7:15 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

8:10 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$250

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

11:00 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

7:30 am-8:01 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$255

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

3:47 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/18

2:05 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$259

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

8:55 am-11:19 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

6:15 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$274

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

12:52 pm-3:22 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/17

8:10 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$277
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/2

7:10 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/6

7:54 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$279

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

5:04 pm-7:24 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/19

8:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$283

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

8:52 am-11:16 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

5:40 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$286

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

11:15 am-7:09 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/18

5:00 am-5:23 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$293

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

9:25 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/2

8:15 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$295

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Detroit in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 51 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $78). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $224). 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 ORD to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 March 17, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

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.

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 March 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 O'Hare Intl to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit. You should not have trouble finding flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Chicago O'Hare Intl; the airport handles an average of 58 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Detroit airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 17.3 mi journey from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Detroit’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 1h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 234 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $91, Delta will fly you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $111 and $127, respectively. Delta is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $46 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $66 and American Airlines from $75 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Consider Republic Airways (92%), SWISS (84%) or Air New Zealand (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally $826, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $95. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $152 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $78). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $224). 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 O'Hare Intl to Detroit

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$91Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$111Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$127Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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