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 $57. Users have also found prices from $59 and $76 on Sun Country Air and Frontier, respectively.

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 are the most popular airlines that fly from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The most popular airlines flying from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Delta, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 86%.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Minneapolis average $182. You can even find prices in August for less than $182, as users have found deals to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from as low as $77. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Minneapolis. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 75%.

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 3 different airlines. 1h 39m is how long a flight from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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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 July 1, 2025.

Fri 7/181:21 pmMSP - DTW

Nonstop1h 50mSpirit Airlines

Fri 7/2511:28 amDTW - MSP

Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$116

Sun 7/136:30 amMSP - DTW

Nonstop1h 41mSun Country Air

Thu 7/176:40 pmDTW - MSP

Nonstop1h 51mSun Country Air

Deal found 7/1

$118

Sat 8/302:58 pmMSP - DTW

1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/18:45 pmDTW - MSP

Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$122

Fri 8/2911:49 amMSP - DTW

1 stop6h 09mFrontier

Mon 9/111:54 amDTW - MSP

1 stop9h 55mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$152

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Fri 7/181:21 pmMSP - DTW

Nonstop1h 50mSpirit Airlines

Mon 7/2111:28 amDTW - MSP

Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$116

Sun 7/136:30 amMSP - DTW

Nonstop1h 41mSun Country Air

Thu 7/176:40 pmDTW - MSP

Nonstop1h 51mSun Country Air

Deal found 7/1

$118

Sat 8/302:58 pmMSP - DTW

1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/18:45 pmDTW - MSP

Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$122

Fri 8/2911:49 amMSP - DTW

1 stop6h 09mFrontier

Mon 9/111:54 amDTW - MSP

1 stop9h 55mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$152

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Sun 7/66:30 amMSP - DTW

Nonstop1h 41mSun Country Air

Thu 7/107:09 pmDTW - MSP

Nonstop1h 51mSun Country Air

Deal found 6/30

$148

Thu 7/101:21 pmMSP - DTW

Nonstop1h 50mSpirit Airlines

Mon 7/1411:28 amDTW - MSP

Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$116

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1 stop24h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$171

Sun 7/136:30 amMSP - DTW

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Nonstop1h 51mSun Country Air

Deal found 7/1

$118

Fri 7/181:21 pmMSP - DTW

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Mon 7/2111:28 amDTW - MSP

Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$116

Fri 8/2911:49 amMSP - DTW

1 stop6h 09mFrontier

Mon 9/111:54 amDTW - MSP

1 stop9h 55mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$152

Sat 8/302:58 pmMSP - DTW

1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/18:45 pmDTW - MSP

Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$122

One-way flights from Minneapolis to Detroit
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Thu 7/101:21 pmMSP - DTW

Nonstop1h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$57

Sun 7/136:30 amMSP - DTW

Nonstop1h 41mSun Country Air

Deal found 7/1

$59

Fri 8/2911:49 amMSP - DTW

1 stop6h 09mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$76

Wed 7/237:06 amMSP - DTW

1 stop13h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$90

Sat 8/97:20 amMSP - DTW

2 stops8h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$115

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1:21 pm-4:11 pm

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11:28 am-12:16 pm

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Sun 7/13

6:30 am-9:11 am

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6:40 pm-7:31 pm

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2:58 pm-12:44 am

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8:45 pm-9:28 pm

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11:49 am-6:58 pm

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11:54 am-8:49 pm

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Mon 7/7

7:47 am-10:36 am

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6:30 am-9:11 am

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$59

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Fri 8/29

11:49 am-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$76

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Wed 7/23

7:06 am-10:03 pm

1 stop13h 57m

$90

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Sat 8/9

7:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$115

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

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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.

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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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Detroit

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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?

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 35 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Minneapolis 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 MSP to DTW?

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?

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.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The most flights from MSP to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Sun Country Air, and Spirit Airlines 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

4,273 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

4,273 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 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

340 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 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.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,101 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 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.

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,291 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 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 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 3 different airlines. 1h 39m is how long a flight from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.
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 $116. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sun Country Air, from $118, and Frontier, from $152. Spirit Airlines is priced at 37% 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 $57. Users have also found prices from $59 and $76 on Sun Country Air and Frontier, 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: China Eastern (100%), Air France (88%), WestJet (86%).
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 $57. On average you can expect to pay $673. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $116.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Minneapolis 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 3 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Detroit

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$68	Average$115	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$86	Average$132	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
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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 June 27, 2025.

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