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$47+ 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — DTW
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in January or December, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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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 October 27, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Mon 11/107:12 amMSP - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mSun Country Air
Mon 11/176:41 pmDTW - MSP
Nonstop1h 52mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/25$128
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:12 amMSP - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/175:14 pmDTW - MSP
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/256:45 amMSP - DTW
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Thu 1/15:14 pmDTW - MSP
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$132
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:00 amMSP - DTW
1 stop9h 19mFrontier
Mon 11/175:14 pmDTW - MSP
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/256:45 amMSP - DTW
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/28:25 pmDTW - MSP
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$144
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:12 amMSP - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mSun Country Air
Fri 11/147:55 pmDTW - MSP
Nonstop1h 52mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/25$148
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/144:54 pmMSP - DTW
1 stop15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/176:41 pmDTW - MSP
Nonstop1h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$157
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:12 amMSP - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/145:14 pmDTW - MSP
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$162
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:00 amMSP - DTW
1 stop8h 19mFrontier
Sun 12/1410:36 amDTW - MSP
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/256:45 amMSP - DTW
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/295:34 pmDTW - MSP
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$166
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/144:54 pmMSP - DTW
1 stop15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/166:51 pmDTW - MSP
Nonstop1h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$167

Cheap 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$128
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$47
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$219

Good round-trip deal

$317 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
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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 October 27, 2025.
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

Sun 12/21

8:30 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

11:24 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$168

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 12/22

5:00 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

12:22 pm-1:12 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$198

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/17

1:05 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop21h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

7:46 pm-8:28 am

1 stop13h 42m

$210

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/13

1:05 pm-12:07 am

2 stops10h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$219

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 12/22

5:00 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/28

12:28 pm-1:18 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$258

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/7

7:18 am-10:09 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

6:45 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$317

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/7

6:24 am-8:07 am

2 stops24h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

11:13 am-7:50 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$325

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/7

1:05 pm-12:07 am

2 stops10h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

8:05 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$332

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/22

7:20 am-3:05 pm

2 stops6h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/26

1:40 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$345

MinneapolisDetroit

MSP - DTW

MSPDTW

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/23

6:00 am-8:53 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/3

8:55 am-9:57 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$349

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice 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 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 October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 41 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $116). 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 October 27, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 49% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 October 26, 2025.

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. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
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MSP

For quick security, expect waits under 30 minutes at MSP. Check live wait times online to choose the shortest line.

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DTW

For a quick ride to downtown Detroit, consider the Detroit Air Xpress. It's faster and more comfortable than other options.

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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 October 27, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
335 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,110 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,123 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 18 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 Sun Country Air and Spirit Airlines fly from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 1h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 07m. The distance from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 526 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $79. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $85, and Frontier, from $103. Sun Country Air is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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: Aeromexico (98%), Air France (91%), Sun Country Air (91%).

  • 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 $346. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $112.

  • 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $116). 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$103Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$220Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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