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

The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $58. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

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 Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 37%.

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, August can be a great choice for travel to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Milwaukee in August are about $408 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $90.

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 03m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 15 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?

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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 July 11, 2025.

Fri 8/89:45 amMKE - DTW

Nonstop1h 03mSpirit Airlines

Fri 8/154:30 pmDTW - MKE

Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$118

Mon 8/255:25 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

Sat 8/309:15 amDTW - MKE

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 7/10

$195

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Fri 8/89:45 amMKE - DTW

Nonstop1h 03mSpirit Airlines

Fri 8/154:30 pmDTW - MKE

Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$118

Mon 8/255:25 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

Sat 8/309:15 amDTW - MKE

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 7/10

$195

Mon 7/219:45 amMKE - DTW

Nonstop1h 03mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/2411:28 amDTW - MKE

1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$250

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Wed 7/1610:05 amMKE - DTW

1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/167:31 pmDTW - MKE

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$811

Thu 7/1710:45 amMKE - DTW

2 stops7h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/206:15 pmDTW - MKE

1 stop3h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$693

Fri 7/189:45 amMKE - DTW

Nonstop1h 03mSpirit Airlines

Mon 7/218:45 amDTW - MKE

Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/8

$230

Fri 7/184:58 pmMKE - DTW

Nonstop1h 17mDelta

Tue 7/228:32 amDTW - MKE

Nonstop1h 11mDelta

Deal found 7/8

$519

Mon 7/219:45 amMKE - DTW

Nonstop1h 03mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/2411:28 amDTW - MKE

1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$250

Fri 8/89:45 amMKE - DTW

Nonstop1h 03mSpirit Airlines

Fri 8/154:30 pmDTW - MKE

Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$118

Mon 8/255:25 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

Sat 8/309:15 amDTW - MKE

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 7/10

$195

One-way flights from Milwaukee to Detroit
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Mon 9/15:34 pmMKE - DTW

Nonstop1h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$58

Mon 9/16:00 amMKE - DTW

1 stop5h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 7/9

$98

Thu 7/176:35 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop14h 38mSun Country Air

Deal found 7/9

$144

Tue 8/125:27 amMKE - DTW

2 stops15h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/10

$170

Fri 10/107:57 pmMKE - DTW

2 stops18h 46mFrontier

Deal found 7/9

$192

Sat 10/118:30 amMKE - DTW

1 stop12h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$208

Thu 7/246:30 pmMKE - DTW

2 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines

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$213

Fri 8/84:03 pmMKE - DTW

1 stop5h 54mJetBlue

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$220

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Fri 8/8

9:45 am-11:48 am

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Fri 8/15

4:30 pm-4:39 pm

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Mon 8/25

5:25 pm-11:20 pm

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9:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$195

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MKE - DTW

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Mon 9/1

5:34 pm-7:41 pm

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$58

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6:00 am-12:50 pm

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6:35 pm-10:13 am

1 stop14h 38m

$144

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Tue 8/12

5:27 am-9:32 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$170

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Fri 10/10

7:57 pm-3:43 pm

2 stops18h 46m

$192

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Sat 10/11

8:30 am-10:22 pm

1 stop12h 52m

$208

MilwaukeeDetroit

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Thu 7/24

6:30 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$213

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4:03 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$220

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MKE to DTW?

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

Weekly flight availability from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The most flights from MKE to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,249 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,951 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,846 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,913 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Sun Country Air

6.9

Okay

335 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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 03m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 15 outbound flights from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 2 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $118, 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 Southwest for as low as $195. Spirit Airlines is 74% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $58. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.
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 Sun Country Air (100%), Korean Air (84%) and Spirit Airlines (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 $99. While the most popular route (Milwaukee-Mitchell - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $118 on average our data indicates $774 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Milwaukee to Detroit

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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$55	Average$190	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milwaukee to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Milwaukee to Detroit. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

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

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

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