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$48+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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ORD — DTW
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Detroit

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$100
(Priceline)

One-way from

$48
(FlightHub)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$218

Good round-trip deal

$290 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
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From Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Detroit
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/178:44 amSTL - DTW
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/207:00 amDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$98
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/710:30 amSTL - DTW
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Mon 8/117:55 pmDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/30$121
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/1910:00 amORD - DTW
1 stop20h 35mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/219:09 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop12h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$132
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Sat 5/318:04 amORD - DTW
1 stop6h 41mFrontier
Wed 6/41:51 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop11h 45mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$162
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/286:40 amMDW - DTW
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Wed 6/411:47 amDTW - MDW
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$162
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Fri 6/136:12 pmSTL - DTW
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/159:36 amDTW - STL
1 stop5h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$176
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2410:35 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Sun 5/258:00 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/30$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/249:16 amMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 10mDelta
Sun 5/2512:15 pmDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/30$179
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Fri 5/307:55 amMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Fri 5/304:35 pmDTW - MDW
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$189
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Thu 5/155:45 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop23h 15mFrontier
Sun 5/2512:44 pmDTW - STL
1 stop12h 08mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$190
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Fri 5/307:10 amSTL - DTW
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/305:43 pmDTW - STL
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$193
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Thu 6/123:35 pmSTL - DTW
2 stops6h 35mSouthwest
Sun 6/157:30 amDTW - STL
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$196

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/17

8:44 am-11:21 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/20

7:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$98

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/7

10:30 am-1:01 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/11

7:55 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$121

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

10:00 am-7:35 am

1 stop20h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/21

9:09 pm-8:55 am

1 stop12h 46m

$132

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/31

8:04 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/4

1:51 pm-12:36 am

1 stop11h 45m

$162

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/28

6:40 am-3:09 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/4

11:47 am-7:31 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$162

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/13

6:12 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/15

9:36 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$176

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

10:35 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

8:00 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$179

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/24

9:16 am-11:26 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

12:15 pm-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$179

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/30

7:55 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/30

4:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$189

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/15

5:45 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

12:44 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$190

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Detroit

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to DTW are scheduled on a Wednesday (85 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Detroit from Illinois, you will be flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois 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 $48. Users have also found prices from $61 and $81 on Delta and Frontier, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

    Before booking your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (97%), China Eastern (90%), Emirates( 88%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $474 for a flight from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $169.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Illinois 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$37Average$69FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$104Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$118Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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