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$97+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (MKE - DTW)

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MKE — DTW
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Detroit

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 March 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/94:26 pm
MKE
-
DTW
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 4/149:43 am
DTW
-
MKE
1 stop7h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$234
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/177:34 pm
MKE
-
DTW
1 stop13h 57m
Frontier
Fri 4/2411:54 am
DTW
-
MKE
1 stop6h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/24:47 pm
MKE
-
DTW
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Thu 4/99:43 am
DTW
-
MKE
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/149:01 pm
MKE
-
DTW
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Mon 3/1611:54 am
DTW
-
MKE
1 stop7h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sat 5/97:01 am
MKE
-
DTW
1 stop9h 01m
American Airlines
Sun 5/106:00 am
DTW
-
MKE
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/101:15 pm
MKE
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 12m
Delta
Mon 4/137:50 pm
DTW
-
MKE
Nonstop1h 18m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$319
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/139:01 pm
MKE
-
DTW
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Mon 3/1611:54 am
DTW
-
MKE
1 stop7h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$320
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 6/185:50 am
MKE
-
DTW
2 stops5h 35m
Southwest
Sun 6/217:55 pm
DTW
-
MKE
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 3/267:52 am
MKE
-
DTW
1 stop7h 58m
American Airlines
Mon 3/305:45 am
DTW
-
MKE
1 stop3h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 7/235:50 am
MKE
-
DTW
2 stops5h 35m
Southwest
Fri 7/241:25 pm
DTW
-
MKE
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/75:50 am
MKE
-
DTW
1 stop2h 55m
Southwest
Tue 4/145:35 am
DTW
-
MKE
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$337

Find flight deals from Milwaukee to Detroit

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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$234
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$97
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$497

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Milwaukee-Mitchell-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Milwaukee-Mitchell-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights.
From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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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 March 10, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 4/10

9:32 am-11:39 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/12

12:15 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$319

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 4/24

6:50 am-9:04 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

12:55 pm-1:14 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$319

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 4/9

1:15 pm-3:27 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

12:55 pm-1:14 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$319

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 6/18

5:50 am-12:25 pm

2 stops5h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/21

7:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 15m

$324

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 7/23

5:50 am-12:25 pm

2 stops5h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/24

8:40 am-11:10 am

1 stop3h 30m

$324

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 6/18

6:05 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/21

11:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$339

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 8/14

5:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/16

8:50 am-11:35 am

1 stop3h 45m

$339

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 5/22

6:35 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/23

3:50 pm-4:02 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$339

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 4/9

5:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/16

8:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$344

MilwaukeeDetroit

MKE - DTW

MKEDTW

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 8/14

5:45 am-10:30 am

1 stop3h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

2:40 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$344

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Milwaukee to Detroit in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Milwaukee-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $74). Flying from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $224). 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 March 10, 2026.

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 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 March 10, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 06m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 13 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 7h 19m. Fly via American Airlines or Frontier 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 $53, 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 86% 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 Republic Airways (100%), Air France (85%) and KLM (83%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $124. While the most popular route (Milwaukee-Mitchell - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $319 on average, our data indicates $438 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $74). Flying from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $224). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$53Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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