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$67+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — DTW
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or October, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$115
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$67
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$214

Good round-trip deal

$159 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
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Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

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Tue 8/267:36 pmDFW - DTW
1 stop9h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/275:54 pmDTW - DFW
Nonstop2h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$119
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Mon 10/66:00 amDFW - DTW
Nonstop2h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/159:05 pmDTW - DFW
1 stop11h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$122
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Thu 10/92:51 pmDFW - DTW
Nonstop2h 46mFrontier
Mon 10/131:36 pmDTW - DFW
Nonstop2h 48mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$130

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Detroit

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DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 8/26

7:36 pm-5:45 am

1 stop9h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/27

5:54 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$119

DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 10/6

8:42 pm-8:14 am

1 stop10h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/13

1:36 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$122

DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/9

2:51 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/13

1:36 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$130

DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 8/10

6:50 am-10:28 am

Nonstop2h 38m

$67

DallasDetroit

DFW - DTW

DFWDTW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 10/12

2:51 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$81

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Deals found on 7/26

The best insider tips for Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for comfort on medium-haul flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass to avoid extra fees.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats offer a guaranteed empty middle seat for added comfort.


Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on, seat selection, and no cancellation fees.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
DFW

For a quick departure, use the Skylink Train for efficient terminal transfers. Trains run every two minutes, ensuring minimal wait times.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
DTW

Use the Detroit Air Xpress for a quick, comfortable ride to downtown. It offers luxury buses with Wi-Fi and takes about 30-45 minutes.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Chris Dong

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Expert on DFW

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Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

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Brandon Schultz

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.

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 26 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/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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/Fort Worth 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 July 28, 2025.

When flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 20% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 July 28, 2025.

The most flights from DFW to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $165.

What’s the fastest layover option from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 27m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 07m.

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 July 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines and Frontier from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews

Comfort

5.9

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews

Comfort

5.9

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,238 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews

Comfort

5.9

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Dallas/Fort Worth?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit. You should not have trouble finding flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Dallas/Fort Worth; the airport handles an average of 31 inbound flights from Dallas/Fort Worth per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Detroit airport from Dallas/Fort Worth. It is only a 17.3 mi journey from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Detroit’s city center.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $115, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Frontier. You may be able to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Envoy Air (100%), Frontier (85%) and Korean Air (82%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $71. On average you can expect to pay $735. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $79.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$78Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$159Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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