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$70+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (STL - DTW)

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STL — DTW
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in August or June, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Detroit

Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 5/65:27 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop6h 12m
Frontier
Sat 5/97:55 am
DTW
-
STL
1 stop12h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/158:23 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop11h 42m
Frontier
Tue 4/2112:33 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop19h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$157
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 4/108:16 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Sun 4/129:02 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop11h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/2311:25 am
STL
-
DTW
1 stop6h 21m
Frontier
Sun 4/265:09 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop14h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/1611:25 am
STL
-
DTW
1 stop6h 21m
Frontier
Tue 4/217:04 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop12h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$169
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:23 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop11h 42m
Frontier
Thu 4/238:43 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop11h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/111:06 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Mon 4/1311:48 am
DTW
-
STL
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 4/174:59 pm
STL
-
DTW
2 stops17h 46m
Frontier
Tue 4/217:04 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop12h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 4/178:23 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop14h 22m
Frontier
Sun 4/195:09 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop14h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/96:29 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop15h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/139:50 pm
DTW
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STL
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$192

Find flight deals from St. Louis to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(Expedia)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$390

Good round-trip deal

$390 or less

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lambert-St Louis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights.
From Lambert-St Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/9

6:32 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

4:00 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$205

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/11

5:40 am-10:00 am

1 stop3h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$215

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/22

2:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

7:20 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$220

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/15

10:50 am-1:19 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

$225

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/30

6:48 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

$233
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/4

6:45 am-9:19 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/21

12:40 pm-1:17 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$276

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/10

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

8:15 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$297

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/24

7:40 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$324

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/7

5:35 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

7:10 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$331

St. LouisDetroit

STL - DTW

STLDTW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/23

1:45 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/27

3:35 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$331

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to Detroit in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice 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 St. Louis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 St. Louis-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 St. Louis to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 71 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 St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $48). Flying from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 STL to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 March 23, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 64% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Expert on DTW

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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 March 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andSpirit Airlines from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from Lambert-St Louis. Booking flights from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) should be relatively easy as there are 14 daily flights to Detroit from 4 different airlines. 1h 29m is how long a flight from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Delta and Southwest can get you from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 1h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 45m. There are 439 mi between St. Louis and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $38 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Frontier, starting at $75 and $80 round-trip. These flights start at 86% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $30. Southwest flights start at $60 while deals on Delta start at $75 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing Endeavor Airlines (100%), Korean Air (87%) or Delta (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $402, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $137. The most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $197.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Detroit?

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $48). Flying from St. Louis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 4 airlines flying from St. Louis to Detroit

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$38Average$78FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$75Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$80Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$119Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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