For a quick departure at ORD, use the 'L' train to avoid traffic delays. It's a reliable option from downtown Chicago.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $140 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $57 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $295 |
Good round-trip deal | $266 or less |
Good one-way deal | $129 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/8
8:43 pm-10:05 am
1 stop12h 22m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 1/12
6:45 am-2:17 pm
1 stop8h 32m
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/1
7:00 am-9:28 am
Nonstop1h 28m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 1/13
8:59 am-9:41 am
Nonstop1h 42m
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/17
7:35 pm-10:10 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 1/18
9:00 am-9:31 am
Nonstop1h 31m
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/24
7:55 pm-10:30 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 1/2
5:49 am-6:30 am
Nonstop1h 41m
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/14
6:50 am-9:22 am
Nonstop1h 32m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 1/21
4:30 pm-4:57 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 12/25
9:05 pm-11:38 pm
Nonstop1h 33m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 12/28
5:49 am-6:30 am
Nonstop1h 41m
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/8
11:05 am-1:27 pm
Nonstop1h 22m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 1/12
4:59 pm-5:26 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/24
6:02 pm-8:45 pm
Nonstop1h 43m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 12/27
4:54 pm-5:22 pm
Nonstop1h 28m
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/1
7:00 am-9:28 am
Nonstop1h 28m
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
9:41 am-12:14 pm
Nonstop1h 33m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 57 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.
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 $80). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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.
It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.
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.
About 13% of weekly flights between Chicago and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, Atlas Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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AVL - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$97 | Average$331 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$101 | Average$258 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$112 | Average$255 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$144 | Average$178 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |