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$64+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DTW
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:00 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Wed 12/318:05 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/15$175
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:45 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:10 amDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/314:38 pmORD - DTW
1 stop13h 51mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/612:12 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop10h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:30 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:39 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:25 amORD - DTW
1 stop4h 55mFrontier
Thu 1/110:49 amDTW - ORD
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:00 amORD - DTW
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/112:48 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$215
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:30 pmPIA - DTW
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:15 amDTW - PIA
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:10 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/111:20 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:00 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Mon 1/58:59 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/15$248
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:26 pmORD - DTW
2 stops15h 03mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/510:27 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop11h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/15$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/316:12 amMDW - DTW
1 stop10h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/45:10 amDTW - MDW
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$252
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:05 amORD - DTW
1 stop11h 06mFrontier
Mon 1/59:37 amDTW - ORD
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$253

Find flight deals from Illinois to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$132
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One-way from

$64
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$276

Good round-trip deal

$239 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

1:58 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

8:59 am-9:41 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$153

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

5:59 pm-8:26 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

2:19 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$153

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/14

8:32 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

5:15 am-11:33 pm

1 stop19h 18m

$153

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/3

1:26 pm-3:33 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

12:25 pm-12:46 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$153

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/14

9:32 am-11:43 am

Nonstop1h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

8:25 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$153

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

8:30 am-9:08 pm

1 stop11h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$162

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/4

10:00 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

1:40 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$162

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

10:44 am-1:11 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

9:00 am-9:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$162

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/13

1:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

6:30 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$162

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

6:50 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

8:38 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$162

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $80). Flying from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.

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.

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

    A quick flight from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can take about 1h 10m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $162. Airlines will cover a distance of 227 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $45. Users have also found prices from $46 and $48 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Lambert-St Louis - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County when deciding on the best route 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: Republic Airways (83%), Korean Air (74%), Envoy Air( 73%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $772 for a flight from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $137.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $80). Flying from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$97Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$112Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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