Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Detroit's timezone is UTC-5, making Detroit one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Choose from 37 weekly Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 20:25.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MSP to DTW flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Detroit (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular airline has direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Delta.
Delta stands out as the most punctual carrier for MSP to DTW flights, with 82.72% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MSP and DTW include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
St Louis Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight is R 1,703. A return ticket is currently R 2,967. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MSP to DTW if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MSP to DTW.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights departing from Minneapolis St Paul Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Book a hotel close to DTW if you're taking a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Detroit's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Detroit based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport for July if you want to explore Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to DTW in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
