Flying from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Louisville and Detroit are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Take your pick of 25 weekly Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 19:09.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SDF to DTW flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Detroit (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with Delta. This popular carrier has direct flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Delta.
Delta is the most punctual carrier offering SDF to DTW flights. An impressive 84.13% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SDF and DTW include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight is R 1,579. A round-trip ticket right now is R 4,171. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SDF to DTW, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SDF to DTW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
You'll find SDF at 600 Terminal Drive.
Of the flights that depart from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Louisville. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SDF. Whether you have an early flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
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 Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Pick up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car and discover Detroit and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Detroit. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SDF to DTW sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Detroit, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 386 kilometres west to Chicago to tick off its leading sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, consider Columbus, roughly 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are key reasons to visit.
