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$54+ 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DTW
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sun 11/9
Sun 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/314:56 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Mon 11/38:00 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 10/8$107
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/2910:00 amMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Wed 10/291:30 pmDTW - MDW
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/8$107
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Sat 11/86:00 amORD - DTW
1 stop10h 26mFrontier
Sat 11/156:29 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop6h 00mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$108
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 10/227:15 amORD - DTW
1 stop16h 44mFrontier
Thu 10/236:56 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop5h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$119
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/67:45 pmSTL - DTW
1 stop19h 34mFrontier
Thu 11/135:14 pmDTW - STL
1 stop16h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$119
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/274:03 pmORD - DTW
1 stop15h 42mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/288:50 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop14h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/8$122
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Fri 10/315:11 amORD - DTW
1 stop11h 01mFrontier
Mon 11/36:11 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 10/228:05 amMDW - DTW
1 stop5h 42mFrontier
Thu 10/234:58 pmDTW - MDW
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 10/235:05 amORD - DTW
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Mon 10/271:49 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop12h 42mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$130
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Sat 11/810:55 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1111:00 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/8$134
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/811:10 amMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Tue 11/115:47 pmDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 21mDelta
Deal found 10/8$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 10/311:37 pmMDW - DTW
1 stop17h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/37:00 amDTW - MDW
1 stop16h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$136

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated October 10, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$107
(Delta)

One-way from

$54
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$192

Good round-trip deal

$212 or less

Good one-way deal

$93 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 October 10, 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

Fri 10/31

1:25 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

8:00 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$107

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/29

10:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/29

1:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$107

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

10:55 am-1:11 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

7:15 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$131

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

7:10 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

3:50 pm-4:11 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$134

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

1:25 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

8:00 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$134

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

7:10 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

7:30 am-8:06 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$134

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

4:56 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

1:15 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$134

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/1

1:11 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

6:04 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$134

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

9:08 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

7:15 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$147

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

1:25 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/7

7:30 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$147

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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 $48). Flying from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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 October 10, 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 43% 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.

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 October 10, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to DTW are scheduled on a Thursday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

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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 05m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $107. 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 $59. Users have also found prices from $59 and $81 on Delta and Frontier, 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: GoJet (93%), Republic Airways (91%), Scandinavian Airlines( 91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $637 for a flight from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $48 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $97.

  • 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 $48). Flying from Illinois to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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 6 airlines flying from Illinois to Detroit

Discover the top 6 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 October 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$42Average$87FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$91Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$107Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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