Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ): what you need to know
Kagoshima's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Kagoshima 14 hours ahead of Detroit.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your DTW to KOJ flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kagoshima Airport. Many passengers pass through Tokyo Haneda Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Currently, R 7,811 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 17,670. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DTW to KOJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kagoshima Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kagoshima Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
74% of flights leaving from Detroit Wayne County Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kagoshima Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KOJ instead:
Grab a Kagoshima Airport rental car and discover Kagoshima and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, スカイレンタカー and Nissan Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Kagoshima Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to central Kagoshima
You'll find KOJ at Mizobechofumoto 国道504号線, Kirishima.
Kagoshima Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Kagoshima. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kagoshima Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Kagoshima in March.
When booking your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kagoshima Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kagoshima, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to KOJ in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Kumamoto is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kagoshima. Around 137 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen.
