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$84+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis (DTW - MEM)

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MEM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Memphis are usually found in July or June, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Memphis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$169
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$84
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$419

Good round-trip deal

$268 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Memphis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Memphis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:10 amDTW - MEM
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Sun 10/58:04 pmMEM - DTW
2 stops17h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/31:36 pmDTW - MEM
1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/66:22 pmMEM - DTW
1 stop29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:43 pmDTW - MEM
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/106:46 amMEM - DTW
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:43 pmDTW - MEM
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1110:44 amMEM - DTW
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:05 amDTW - MEM
1 stop12h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/168:10 pmMEM - DTW
1 stop27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/127:05 amDTW - MEM
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/178:12 pmMEM - DTW
1 stop27h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$221
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Tue 10/212:53 pmDTW - MEM
1 stop5h 52mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/247:00 amMEM - DTW
1 stop5h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/212:53 pmDTW - MEM
1 stop5h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/245:48 pmMEM - DTW
2 stops14h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/142:53 pmDTW - MEM
1 stop5h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/205:48 pmMEM - DTW
2 stops12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$229
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2111:59 amDTW - MEM
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
Mon 9/224:55 pmMEM - DTW
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$234

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Memphis 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Memphis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitMemphis

DTW - MEM

DTWMEM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/2

6:10 am-5:48 pm

1 stop12h 38m

Memphis

Sun 10/5

8:04 pm-12:46 am

1 stop27h 42m

$169

DetroitMemphis

DTW - MEM

DTWMEM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

1:36 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 14m

Memphis

Sun 10/5

8:20 pm-7:47 am

1 stop10h 27m

$246

DetroitMemphis

DTW - MEM

DTWMEM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/29

9:05 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops22h 26m

Memphis

Sat 11/1

7:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$247

DetroitMemphis

DTW - MEM

DTWMEM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/8

8:50 am-9:53 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Memphis

Sat 10/18

10:33 am-1:29 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$319

DetroitMemphis

DTW - MEM

DTWMEM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/30

8:05 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Memphis

Mon 11/3

2:07 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$319

DetroitMemphis

DTW - MEM

DTWMEM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/6

8:05 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Memphis

Tue 11/11

5:43 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$319

DetroitMemphis

DTW - MEM

DTWMEM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/17

8:05 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Memphis

Sun 10/19

6:30 am-9:26 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$319

DetroitMemphis

DTW - MEM

DTWMEM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/21

8:35 am-9:51 am

Nonstop2h 16m

Memphis

Sat 11/29

6:30 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$319

DetroitMemphis

DTW - MEM

DTWMEM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

8:05 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Memphis

Sun 10/26

10:33 am-1:29 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$319

DetroitMemphis

DTW - MEM

DTWMEM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/29

5:56 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Memphis

Sat 11/1

10:33 am-1:29 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$329

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Memphis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Memphis. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis is 44 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis (average of $310). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 DTW to MEM?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Memphis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 71% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Memphis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Memphis. 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 Memphis. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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 Detroit to Memphis. 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 Detroit to Memphis?

    Memphis is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Memphis from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Memphis (MEM) should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily flights to Memphis from 4 different airlines. 1h 57m is how long a flight from Detroit to Memphis will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Airlines like Frontier and Delta fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis in about 2h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 35m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Memphis is about 611 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis round-trip from $53. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $184, and Delta, from $199. These flights start at 86% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis?

    Consider Endeavor Airlines (100%), Spirit Airlines (93%) or Republic Airways (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis? While on average our users pay $271, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Memphis), is priced around $170.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis (average of $310). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 Detroit to Memphis

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Memphis. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$53Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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