Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Orlando and Detroit share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from MCO to DTW start at 05:01 — the earliest with Frontier Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:46 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 53 weekly Orlando International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MCO to DTW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Detroit holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of the United States:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Delta.
With a dependable 82.0% of services arriving as planned, Frontier Airlines has the best on-time performance for MCO to DTW flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MCO and DTW:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Port Columbus Airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight is R 605. A return fare right now is R 1,406. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MCO to DTW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
77% of flights leaving from Orlando International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Orlando International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MCO? If you're catching an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Orlando International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz to explore Detroit and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Detroit in March.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Orlando International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCO to DTW in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Detroit, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 386 kilometres west to Chicago to check off its popular sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United States, consider Columbus, about 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.