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$59+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit (DTT)

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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DTT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Detroit All airports are usually found in October or September, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit (DTT). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$112
(Southwest)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$315

Good round-trip deal

$271 or less

Good one-way deal

$147 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit (DTT)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit (DTT).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit (DTT).

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

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/78:40 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/115:40 amDTW - MDW
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$112
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/1810:45 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/186:15 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$123
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/79:00 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Sat 8/912:30 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/10$124
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 8/91:09 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Tue 8/268:25 amDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/10$124
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/71:34 pmORD - DTW
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/85:15 amDTW - ORD
1 stop5h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$135
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/27:09 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/45:00 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$173
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/185:01 amORD - DTW
1 stop5h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/2310:04 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop12h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$206
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/1312:35 pmMDW - DTW
1 stop11h 09mFrontier
Mon 6/1612:18 pmDTW - MDW
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/811:15 amORD - DTW
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Sun 8/2412:00 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 28mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$252
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/26:16 amORD - DTW
1 stop16h 43mJetBlue
Mon 8/410:58 amDTW - ORD
1 stop5h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10$299
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/254:27 pmMDW - DTW
2 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/296:55 amDTW - MDW
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$382

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Detroit that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/7

8:40 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/11

5:40 am-1:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$112

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

10:45 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/18

6:15 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$123

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

9:00 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/9

12:30 pm-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$124

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/9

5:53 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/27

8:25 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$124

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/7

1:34 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/8

5:15 am-9:38 am

1 stop5h 23m

$135

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/2

7:09 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

5:00 am-5:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$173

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

5:01 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/23

10:04 pm-9:38 am

1 stop12h 34m

$206

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/22

6:15 am-3:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/25

11:55 am-5:16 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$234

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/8

11:15 am-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/24

12:00 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$252

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/2

6:16 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

10:58 am-3:32 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$299

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Detroit

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Detroit. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Detroit is 51 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 Chicago to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Chicago to Detroit 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 CHI to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 69% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Detroit. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Detroit

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to DTT are scheduled on a Thursday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit 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 when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, 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).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Detroit have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Detroit from Chicago, you will be flying to All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.6 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 87 flights from Chicago to All airports per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Detroit round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Detroit is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $112 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $123 and $124 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Detroit for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Detroit one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Detroit are Southwest ($59), Spirit Airlines ($72), and Delta ($76).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Detroit?

    Consider GoJet (100%), China Eastern (97%) or United Airlines (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Detroit?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Detroit? While on average our users pay $1,258, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $97.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Detroit?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Chicago to Detroit 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$37Average$68FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$105Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$118Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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