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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The most flights from MKE to DTW are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 36%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Milwaukee in November are about $414 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $177.

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 08m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 10 outbound flights from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 2 different airlines.

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.

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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 September 11, 2025.

Sat 10/182:05 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop7h 10mSouthwest

Tue 10/215:35 pmDTW - MKE

1 stop5h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$209

Mon 10/206:10 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop3h 30mSouthwest

Tue 10/215:35 pmDTW - MKE

1 stop5h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/8

$224

Mon 10/206:10 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop3h 30mSouthwest

Wed 10/226:40 amDTW - MKE

2 stops5h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$229

Wed 10/84:50 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

Wed 10/155:50 amDTW - MKE

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$243

Tue 10/77:25 amMKE - DTW

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Wed 10/88:00 amDTW - MKE

1 stop4h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$245

Fri 11/145:55 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop3h 45mSouthwest

Sat 11/156:35 amDTW - MKE

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$251

Sun 11/95:50 amMKE - DTW

1 stop3h 40mSouthwest

Wed 11/126:10 amDTW - MKE

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$252

Tue 9/307:35 amMKE - DTW

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Wed 10/17:40 amDTW - MKE

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$254

Mon 11/36:40 amMKE - DTW

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Fri 11/78:50 pmDTW - MKE

1 stop3h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$267

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Mon 10/206:00 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Wed 10/226:15 amDTW - MKE

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$224

Wed 11/56:40 amMKE - DTW

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Deal found 9/10

$224

Wed 10/84:50 pmMKE - DTW

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1 stop5h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$243

Tue 10/77:25 amMKE - DTW

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Wed 10/88:00 amDTW - MKE

1 stop4h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$245

Fri 11/145:55 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop3h 45mSouthwest

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1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$251

Tue 9/307:35 amMKE - DTW

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Wed 10/17:40 amDTW - MKE

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$254

Thu 10/236:10 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop3h 30mSouthwest

Sat 10/2512:25 pmDTW - MKE

1 stop3h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$275

Mon 10/206:00 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Fri 10/246:45 amDTW - MKE

2 stops7h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$288

Mon 10/206:00 pmMKE - DTW

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Deal found 9/8

$301

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Fri 9/267:36 pmMKE - DTW

2 stops18h 10mFrontier

Sun 9/286:10 amDTW - MKE

1 stop9h 04mFrontier

Deal found 9/8

$268

Tue 9/307:35 amMKE - DTW

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Deal found 9/10

$254

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$276

Tue 10/77:25 amMKE - DTW

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Wed 10/88:00 amDTW - MKE

1 stop4h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$245

Tue 10/74:59 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop15h 53mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines

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$269

Wed 10/84:50 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

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1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$243

Sat 10/182:05 pmMKE - DTW

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Deal found 9/9

$209

Mon 10/206:10 pmMKE - DTW

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Deal found 9/8

$224

Mon 10/206:10 pmMKE - DTW

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Deal found 9/9

$229

Thu 10/236:10 pmMKE - DTW

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Sat 10/2512:25 pmDTW - MKE

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$275

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Mon 12/812:54 pmMKE - DTW

Nonstop1h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$84

Tue 10/282:05 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$98

Mon 10/68:04 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop27h 55mFrontier

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$104

Tue 12/96:00 amMKE - DTW

2 stops10h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$108

Sat 10/115:45 amMKE - DTW

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$112

Fri 10/37:36 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop27h 22mFrontier

Deal found 9/11

$113

Fri 10/108:04 pmMKE - DTW

2 stops22h 29mFrontier

Deal found 9/9

$119

Sun 11/26:25 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop14h 26mSun Country Air

Deal found 9/10

$122

Wed 10/84:50 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$123

Mon 11/36:40 amMKE - DTW

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$126

Mon 10/68:04 pmMKE - DTW

2 stops20h 46mMultiple Airlines

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$127

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5:55 pm-10:40 pm

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Tue 9/30

7:35 am-12:30 pm

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7:40 am-11:30 am

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Thu 10/23

6:10 pm-10:40 pm

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Sat 10/25

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Mon 10/20

6:00 pm-12:05 am

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Fri 10/24

6:45 am-1:05 pm

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$288

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Mon 10/20

6:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

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Tue 10/21

6:40 am-11:30 am

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$301

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MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 12/12

12:54 pm-3:06 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$90

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Milwaukee 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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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 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,023 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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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 08m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 10 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 5h 05m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 236 mi.
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 (93%) and SkyWest Airlines (91%).
What are the cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Milwaukee-Mitchell - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $224 on average, our data indicates $568 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Milwaukee 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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