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$68+ Cheap flights from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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DFW — DTW
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Dallas to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1910:19 am
DFW
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 40m
Frontier
Sun 2/227:15 am
DTW
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/146:47 pm
DFW
-
DTW
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/186:10 pm
DTW
-
DFW
2 stops13h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$164
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:40 pm
DFW
-
DTW
1 stop15h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/25:09 am
DTW
-
DFW
2 stops26h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/265:54 pm
DFW
-
DTW
2 stops12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/15:06 pm
DTW
-
DFW
1 stop14h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$167
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/201:36 pm
DFW
-
DTW
1 stop9h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/2310:59 pm
DTW
-
DFW
1 stop21h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$168
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/171:36 pm
DFW
-
DTW
1 stop9h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 2/228:45 pm
DTW
-
DFW
1 stop14h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$169
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/142:24 pm
DFW
-
DTW
1 stop8h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/157:15 am
DTW
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/101:40 pm
DFW
-
DTW
1 stop9h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/146:02 pm
DTW
-
DFW
1 stop15h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/2710:41 am
DFW
-
DTW
2 stops9h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/15:06 pm
DTW
-
DFW
1 stop14h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/64:43 pm
DFW
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/82:36 pm
DTW
-
DFW
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/67:15 pm
DFW
-
DTW
1 stop13h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/1011:00 am
DTW
-
DFW
2 stops13h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$174
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/59:30 am
DFW
-
DTW
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Thu 2/193:09 pm
DTW
-
DFW
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$175

Find flight deals from Dallas to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas (A78) 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 January 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$163
(Frontier)

One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)

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February

Average price

$299
From Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas 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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 2/25

7:39 am-5:09 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/1

2:06 pm-12:20 am

1 stop11h 14m

$188

DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/8

12:32 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

8:30 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$188

DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 2/26

1:36 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/1

2:06 pm-12:20 am

1 stop11h 14m

$191

DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 2/20

1:36 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

8:45 pm-9:58 am

1 stop14h 13m

$202

DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 2/21

1:36 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

8:45 pm-9:58 am

1 stop14h 13m

$212

DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 2/11

5:30 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

8:58 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$239

DallasDetroit

DAL - DTW

DALDTW

Dallas Love Field

Wed 2/25

11:00 am-8:25 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

6:50 am-2:15 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$239

DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 2/14

2:24 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

2:06 pm-12:20 am

1 stop11h 14m

$241

DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 3/27

8:40 pm-11:12 am

1 stop13h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/29

9:59 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop22h 11m

$245

DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 2/20

5:30 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

12:41 pm-2:44 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$249

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $65). Flying from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $121). 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 DFW to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas 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 January 28, 2026.

When flying from Dallas 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 in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas to Detroit. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 28, 2026.

The most flights from A78 to DTW are scheduled on a Tuesday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How often are flights from Dallas to Detroit delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Dallas and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dallas to Detroit flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dallas to Detroit flights?

Over the last year, Frontier have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

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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 January 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Dallas 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
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,198 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,384 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas 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 Dallas?

    Most people fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight to Detroit from Dallas. On average, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has 24 inbound flights from Dallas per day from 5 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 17.3 mi from Detroit’s city center.

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

    Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest can get you from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 6h 57m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 33m. Dallas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 986 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($72), Frontier ($93), and American Airlines ($179) offers the cheapest pricing from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $44. Users have also found prices from $49 and $109 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Envoy Air (100%), Frontier (93%) and Aeromexico (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $50. While the most popular route (Dallas/Fort Worth - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $107 on average, our data indicates $771 when flying from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dallas to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dallas to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas 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 Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $65). Flying from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $121). 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 Dallas to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dallas 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$72Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$93Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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