Flying from Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Toronto. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) jetting off from here.
Take a direct Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Toronto and Detroit (where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the most popular route. There are 47 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Air Canada at 8:40pm. Opt for the first YYZ to DTW departure operated by Delta Air Lines at 6am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to DTW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Direct flights from Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are available from here.
Delta Air Lines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport leaving from YYZ.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between YYZ and DTW is Delta.
The top on-time carrier on this route is Delta. Its services land as scheduled 77.71% of the time.
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Toronto Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to DTW flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
70% of all departures from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive according to schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
The journey time to YHM from the centre of Toronto is around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At YHM, that figure is 68%.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Detroit. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
At the moment, R 2,619 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,726. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Toronto to DTW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to visit Detroit. July is when most people book flights from Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Toronto to DTW plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Detroit to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Detroit
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Detroit right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Detroit when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Motown Museum followed by The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.
Explore more of the United States
Detroit has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south of Detroit, a visit to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 161 kilometres southeast of Detroit, Cleveland is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
