Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
The timezone in Detroit is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Each week, there are 113 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, take the 05:20 Spirit Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:50 with Delta Air Lines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MSP to DTW flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Detroit holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of United States:
Delta Air Lines tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 83.33% of services arriving on schedule, Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MSP to DTW flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSP and DTW:
General Mitchell International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
RM351 is the best price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Return flights start from RM748. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from MSP to DTW by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of the flights that depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Reserve a hotel near DTW if you're catching a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and venture far and wide through Detroit and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to central Detroit has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Detroit in February.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul 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 sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to DTW around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done Detroit, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 386 kilometres west to Chicago to check off its top attractions. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, consider Columbus, about 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are among its highlights.
