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$84+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (MKE - 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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — DTW
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$212
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$84
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$478

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
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From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 12/510:34 amMKE - DTW
1 stop10h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/77:42 pmDTW - MKE
1 stop14h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/266:35 pmMKE - DTW
2 stops39h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/39:53 pmDTW - MKE
1 stop12h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/124:52 pmMKE - DTW
Nonstop1h 13mDelta
Mon 12/158:25 amDTW - MKE
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/26$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:05 amMKE - DTW
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/68:00 amDTW - MKE
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$305
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/96:25 pmMKE - DTW
1 stop14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/127:17 pmDTW - MKE
2 stops23h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/211:22 pmMKE - DTW
Nonstop1h 17mDelta
Mon 12/18:25 amDTW - MKE
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Deal found 10/27$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/1210:34 amMKE - DTW
1 stop20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/227:01 pmDTW - MKE
2 stops19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:00 amMKE - DTW
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Thu 12/116:10 amDTW - MKE
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$330

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 12/5

10:34 am-7:44 am

2 stops20h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/7

7:42 pm-9:39 am

1 stop14h 57m

$252

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 11/24

9:36 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

8:25 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$299

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 12/5

4:52 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/7

8:10 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$299

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 11/28

9:36 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/29

8:25 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$299

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 1/8

9:33 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

8:25 am-8:48 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$299

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 12/12

7:10 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/22

8:26 am-8:49 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$299

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 12/21

1:08 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

8:15 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$299

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 11/24

6:59 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

5:33 am-8:15 am

1 stop3h 42m

$319

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 12/12

6:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/15

2:05 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$319

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 11/9

6:25 pm-10:03 am

1 stop14h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

10:17 am-6:08 pm

3 stops32h 51m

$324

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Milwaukee to Detroit in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Milwaukee-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Milwaukee-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Milwaukee-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Milwaukee with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $48). Flying from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 MKE to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee 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 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and Spirit Airlines from Milwaukee 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,113 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Milwaukee to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Milwaukee to Detroit?

    To fly from Milwaukee to Detroit, you need to book a flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Nonstop flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Milwaukee-Mitchell take 1h 09m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 9 outbound flights from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 2 different airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 1h 09m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 236 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $55, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $299. Spirit Airlines is 87% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Spirit Airlines (100%), Korean Air (98%) and Air France (92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $125. While the most popular route (Milwaukee-Mitchell - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $224 on average, our data indicates $383 when flying from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $48). Flying from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 2 airlines flying from Milwaukee to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$55Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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