Detroit

$59+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (MSP - 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — DTW
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in June or August, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/109:30 am
MSP
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DTW
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/282:35 pm
DTW
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MSP
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$237
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/199:42 am
MSP
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DTW
1 stop6h 58m
Frontier
Mon 3/2311:54 am
DTW
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MSP
1 stop13h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/911:26 am
MSP
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DTW
1 stop5h 53m
Frontier
Thu 2/126:00 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop18h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$242
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/109:30 am
MSP
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DTW
1 stop13h 25m
Frontier
Sat 2/285:21 pm
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop16h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/1912:57 pm
MSP
-
DTW
2 stops17h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/266:00 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Thu 2/126:45 am
MSP
-
DTW
1 stop16h 10m
Frontier
Sat 2/145:21 pm
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop7h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 3/91:47 pm
MSP
-
DTW
1 stop20h 12m
Frontier
Thu 3/1211:54 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/276:45 am
MSP
-
DTW
1 stop16h 10m
Frontier
Fri 3/611:54 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/166:45 am
MSP
-
DTW
1 stop16h 10m
Frontier
Mon 2/2311:00 am
DTW
-
MSP
2 stops13h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/611:13 am
MSP
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DTW
1 stop11h 46m
Frontier
Mon 2/95:14 pm
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop7h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/1912:57 pm
MSP
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DTW
1 stop19h 47m
Frontier
Tue 2/248:30 am
DTW
-
MSP
1 stop15h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1810:45 am
MSP
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DTW
1 stop11h 55m
Frontier
Mon 2/2310:37 am
DTW
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MSP
2 stops14h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$261

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$59
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$233

Good round-trip deal

$363 or less

Good one-way deal

$248 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
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From Minneapolis St Paul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/28

8:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

7:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

$353

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/19

5:20 am-3:30 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

1:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$364

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/14

1:45 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

3:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$372

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/17

12:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

12:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$372

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/9

2:45 pm-12:15 am

2 stops8h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

6:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$390

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 3/28

4:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

12:55 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$391

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/22

9:10 am-10:07 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$399

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 3/13

7:48 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

7:00 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$399

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/10

6:00 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

7:59 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$399

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/13

7:45 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/19

9:00 am-9:56 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$399

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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 Minneapolis to Detroit in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Minneapolis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis to Detroit

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $52). Flying from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $153). 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 MSP to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 January 21, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 57% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.

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

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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 January 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and Sun Country Air from Minneapolis 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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from Minneapolis St Paul. Booking flights from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) should be relatively easy as there are 14 daily flights to Detroit from 5 different airlines. 1h 39m is how long a flight from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 5h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 526 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip from $56. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sun Country Air, from $66, and Frontier, from $88. Spirit Airlines is priced at 76% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $42. Users have also found prices from $58 and $79 on Sun Country Air and Southwest, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on time: KLM (89%), Delta (82%), Air France (79%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $69. On average you can expect to pay $455. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $118.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $52). Flying from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $153). 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 5 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$56Average$126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$66Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$88Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$220Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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