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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Detroit (DTW)
Aim for the Goldilocks Window
The cost of airline tickets is changing all the time, and it can be hard to know when to book your flight. There are periods of time before a flight, though, when airfare tends to be at its cheapest. For domestic flights, it’s about 1-3 months beforehand. For international flights, it’s 2-8 months ahead. We call this the Goldilocks Window.
There are cases, however, when we recommend booking even further in advance. If you’re flying during the peak season or a big travel holiday, it’s advisable to add a month or more to your booking timeline. If you’re planning a Christmastime getaway, in other words, you should be looking at flights in July. And keep in mind that airlines typically raise prices in the last month leading up to a flight at the 21-day, 14-day, and 7-day points—so be sure to buy your tickets before that.
Give our Greek Islands Trick a try
Everyone loves a good travel hack, especially when it’s pretty easy to execute. With our beloved Greek Islands Trick, the hack is to find a cheap international flight to a major hub that is close to—but not actually in—your vacation destination. Then, you’d book a separate, short flight (or a train ticket or even a ferry) to get where you really want to go. And don’t be fooled by the name. The Greek Islands Trick works for places all over the globe, but the islands make for a good illustration of this hack.
Let’s assume you’re planning a holiday in Santorini, so you start checking airfare from Detroit. You’re probably unhappy to see that tickets start at $1,200 roundtrip, but if you look at flying from Detroit to Paris instead, you may find a roundtrip ticket for under $500. Even if you add on the $150 flight to Santorini from Paris, you’re still coming out ahead. Sure, it means you’ll have to do a little more logistical juggling with two separate itineraries, but sometimes the savings are worth it.
Look at other departure airports near and far
Detroit’s airport is big enough that there are good deals available on flights out of DTW on a fairly regular basis, but that doesn’t mean they’re always the best prices. If you expand your search to include fares from other departure airports, you may find something that makes getting to that airport worth the extra time.
You might find a cheaper fare from nearby Cleveland, but by casting an even wider net you might stumble upon something like a $63 fare from Atlanta to Chile or a $202 fare from LA to Japan. Couple those jaw-dropping fares with an $83 roundtrip flight to Atlanta or a $162 roundtrip flight to LA, and you’ve got the makings of a fare that you won’t be able to stop bragging about.
Plan trips when it’s cheaper to fly
If you want to save money on flights, one of the best ways to do that is to keep your plans flexible. Rather than choosing your travel dates first and then looking at airfare, this means looking at the cost of airline tickets and scheduling your vacation when the prices are lower.
This isn’t always easy, however. Summer, for instance, is the peak season for much of the world for good reason—kids are out of school, and the weather is conducive to those beach trips many people love. With so much demand for flights, it’s no wonder that prices go up.
If you can aim for the shoulder seasons, which sit between the high and low seasons, you can save a good deal on airfare and not compromise on the weather too much. And, if your vacation dates are set in stone, you can at least try to fly on the days when it tends to be cheaper (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays). Avoid the more expensive days (Fridays and Sundays) if possible.
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Keeping a constant watch on ever-changing airline ticket prices is exhausting, especially when you’ve got all kinds of other things you’d like to do with your time. In this case, you can put technology to work for you. Sign up for fare alerts for the specific trip you’d like to take. Then, when the price drops into the range you’re looking for, you’ll get an email notification about it. Do this a few months in advance to get the best possible fare. Or, if you’d like to outsource even that work, you can join Going, and we’ll send you the very best deals.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is a major hub for Delta Air Lines and an operating base for Spirit Airlines. There are 17 airlines serving Detroit Metro, with nonstop flights to 92 U.S. airports as well as 16 other countries around the world.
Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit (DTW)
What is the airport code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
The airport code for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW.
Does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) have its own on-site hotel?
Yes, Detroit Metro has an on-site hotel: The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It’s connected to Concourse A of the McNamara Terminal, though a free shuttle makes it easy to travel to and from the hotel no matter what terminal your flight is in. Guests also have access to an airport security line that’s only available to travelers staying at the hotel. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Rooms start at around $350 per night.
What lounges are available at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?
There are four Delta Sky Clubs in the McNamara Terminal, all on Level 2. All four offer free food and beverages as well as free WiFi. The lounge at the link, across from A38, also has shower facilities. Sky Club access is free for Sky Club members, Delta’s and Air France’s first-class or business-class ticketholders, SkyMiles Reserve cardholders, and AmEx Platinum cardholders with a Delta boarding pass.
- At the link, opposite Gate A38 (open 4:15am-1030pm)
- Across from Gate A18 (open 6am-9pm)
- Across from Gate A68 (open 6am-9pm)
- Near the entrance to the C gates (open 6am-10:30pm)
There is also a Minute Suites location in the McNamara Terminal near Gate A66 (open 24/7). Minute Suites offer snacks, drinks, and private rooms to work or rest. This lounge also has shower facilities. Any traveler with a flight arriving at or departing from McNamara Terminal can book a room. Rates start at $48 for one hour.
There is a Lufthansa Club in the Evans Terminal, between Gates D6 and D8 (open 6am-8pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 6am-7pm Wed, Sat; and 11am-7pm Sun). The lounge offers free food, beverages, and WiFi. Access is free for Lufthansa first and business class passengers, SWISS or Star Alliance first class passengers, HON Circle members, some Senators and frequent flyers, and Star Alliance Gold members.
Does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) have facilities for those traveling with pets?
Service animals must be secured on a leash at all times inside the airport. Non-service animals must be secure in a carrier when not in a pet relief area.
There are two service animal/pet relief areas in the McNamara Terminal. One is near Gate A34, and the other is outside the lower level of the international arrivals area (pre-security).
There are three in the Evans Terminal. Two are pre-security, outside the terminal at opposite ends of the upper level of departures, and one is across from Gate D16.
How many terminals are there in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?
Detroit Metro has two terminals: McNamara Terminal and Evans Terminal, with 129 gates between them.
McNamara Terminal has three concourses (A, B, and C), and the airlines operating out of it are Delta Air Lines and its partners—Aeromexico, Air France, and WestJet Airlines. There is a play area for kids, a nursing room, and five Delta Help Centers available. Restaurants include Andiamo, Cat Cora’s Taproom, Detroit Street Lunchbox, Gordon Biersch, Leo’s Coney Island, Max & Erma’s, and Plum Market. Shops include Detroit!, Green, Michigan Treasures, and World Duty Free.
The airlines operating out of Evans Terminal are Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier, Icelandair, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and United. This terminal has only one concourse (D). There is a play area for kids and a nursing room available. Restaurants include Anita’s Kitchen, Common Grace, Detroit Street Cafe, and National Coney Island. Shops include Detroit Marketplace, Frivolous, and World Duty Free.
Does DTW have CLEAR?
Yes, CLEAR is available at Detroit Metro Airport at both of the security checkpoints in the McNamara Terminal.
Does DTW have TSA PreCheck?
Yes, all of the security checkpoints in DTW have a TSA PreCheck lane. The enrollment office is in the McNamara Terminal by domestic baggage claim.
Does DTW have Global Entry?
Yes, Global Entry is available at Detroit’s airport in the international arrivals areas of both terminals.
How early should I arrive to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) before my flight?
As a general rule, travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international one. Detroit Metro Airport, however, recommends you arrive 1.5 hours before a domestic flight and two hours before an international flight. Even with that suggestion, though, it’s worth considering your specific trip to find out whether that’s enough time.
How big is the airport, and where is your gate? Detroit’s airport has the distinction of having the second-longest concourse in the world—the McNamara Terminal’s Concourse A. There are transportation options within that concourse, but if your departure gate is at the far end of the A Concourse you should allow for a little more time to get there. And, even if your departure gate is in a different concourse, it’s a good idea to check an airport map to find out how far you’ll need to walk to get from security to the gate.
Do you need to check in at the airport or check any bags? Checking in online and traveling with only carry-on bags usually means you can save time at the airport. If you have to check in at the airport, or if you have any suitcases that have to be checked, just keep in mind that airlines have a cutoff time after which you (or your bags) won’t get on the flight. For passengers, the cutoff time for checking in is usually 30-60 minutes before departure, and for bags, it’s usually 45-60 minutes before.
How busy is the airport likely to be? On an average day, the security wait time at DTW is likely to be at least 15 minutes. If you’re traveling on a busier day or around a holiday, though, you can expect much longer waits just to get through security.
We’d recommend following the airport’s own advice, getting to the airport at least 1.5 hours before a trip—though two hours ahead is probably a safer bet most of the time.
How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) from downtown Detroit?
The drive from downtown Detroit to the airport is a little more than 20 miles on the main route, which takes roughly a half-hour in normal traffic.
What are the different transportation options for going from the city center to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?
There are several options for traveling from Detroit to DTW.
By taxi or ride share: A taxi trip from downtown Detroit to the airport generally takes about 25-30 minutes, and fares can be up to $75-90, depending on traffic. A rideshare trip takes about the same time as a taxi ride, with an average fare of around $50, depending on traffic and demand. By public transportation: There are SMART buses that connect downtown with both terminals at the airport. Route 125 stops at both McNamara and Evans, and Route 280 also serves the Evans Terminal. There’s also an express option called FAST, Route 261, that has fewer stops and serves both terminals. Bus fares start at $2.
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