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$229+ Cheap flights from Roanoke to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (ROA - DTW)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROA — DTW
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Roanoke to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Roanoke to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Roanoke to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:15 amROA - DTW
1 stop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:49 amDTW - ROA
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:42 pmROA - DTW
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:49 amDTW - ROA
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:55 pmROA - DTW
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/55:45 amDTW - ROA
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sat 12/138:00 pmROA - DTW
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Fri 12/196:00 pmDTW - ROA
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/9$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amROA - DTW
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Sun 12/146:00 pmDTW - ROA
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/10$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amROA - DTW
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amDTW - ROA
2 stops10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:45 amROA - DTW
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:45 amDTW - ROA
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/198:00 pmROA - DTW
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Sun 12/216:13 pmDTW - ROA
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/9$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/135:40 pmROA - DTW
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:45 amDTW - ROA
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sat 12/136:00 amROA - DTW
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Sun 12/216:13 pmDTW - ROA
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/9$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:36 amROA - DTW
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/215:11 pmDTW - ROA
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/138:10 pmROA - DTW
1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/169:40 amDTW - ROA
2 stops6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$364

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Roanoke (ROA) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$382
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Roanoke 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Roanoke to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Roanoke

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

RoanokeDetroit

ROA - DTW

ROADTW

Roanoke

Wed 12/31

6:15 am-10:06 am

1 stop3h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

5:49 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 27m

$229

RoanokeDetroit

ROA - DTW

ROADTW

Roanoke

Thu 1/8

11:24 am-6:50 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

6:25 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$249

RoanokeDetroit

ROA - DTW

ROADTW

Roanoke

Wed 1/28

6:45 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

7:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$249

RoanokeDetroit

ROA - DTW

ROADTW

Roanoke

Sat 1/10

4:35 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

6:25 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$249

RoanokeDetroit

ROA - DTW

ROADTW

Roanoke

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

7:15 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$249

RoanokeDetroit

ROA - DTW

ROADTW

Roanoke

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

6:25 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$249

RoanokeDetroit

ROA - DTW

ROADTW

Roanoke

Fri 1/9

6:47 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

5:15 am-10:39 am

1 stop5h 24m

$249

RoanokeDetroit

ROA - DTW

ROADTW

Roanoke

Sat 1/10

4:35 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

6:25 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$249

RoanokeDetroit

ROA - DTW

ROADTW

Roanoke

Fri 2/6

7:59 pm-12:45 am

1 stop4h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/14

6:09 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 59m

$269

RoanokeDetroit

ROA - DTW

ROADTW

Roanoke

Mon 1/12

6:47 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

6:25 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$269

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Deals found on 12/11

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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 Roanoke to Detroit in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Roanoke-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Roanoke-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Roanoke-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Roanoke-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Roanoke-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 Roanoke to Detroit

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Roanoke to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $172). Flying from Roanoke to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 ROA to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Roanoke 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Roanoke to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Roanoke to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Roanoke to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    A quick flight from Roanoke to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can take about 3h 51m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $229. Roanoke and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 383 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    United Airlines, at $228, was found to be the cheapest airline from Roanoke to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Roanoke to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $172). Flying from Roanoke to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 Roanoke to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Roanoke 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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