Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Detroit is one hour ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Each week, there are 646 O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 06:55 Delta Air Lines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:15 with United Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ORD to DTW flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Detroit adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of United States:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is American Airlines.
With a dependable 83.04% of services arriving on schedule, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record for ORD to DTW flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ORD and DTW:
Lansing Capital Region International Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Currently, R 695 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,391. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORD to DTW.
May is the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you're landing on a late O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near DTW:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Detroit's main sights.
Booking your ride from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Detroit. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Detroit based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to explore Detroit during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to DTW around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
