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Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Detroit

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Detroit flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Chicago to Detroit: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$93
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 18 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week694

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Detroit: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Detroit: Detroit City, Detroit Wayne County, Pontiac, and Ann Arbor.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Chicago to Detroit is $93. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Detroit.
WestJet, Delta and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Chicago to Detroit.
There are 694 flights per week flying from Chicago to Detroit, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Detroit is usually May.
If you're flying from Chicago, the cheapest airport near Detroit is Detroit Wayne County – which is 17.3 miles away from the center of Detroit. We've found flights to this airport from $93.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Detroit on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Detroit but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Detroit is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 45°F. July is typically the warmest month in Detroit, when it usually averages around 80°F. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 18°F. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Detroit is Delta.

Shopping, films, live musical shows, comedy houses, and baseball are the reasons why Second City receives an estimated 50 million foreign and domestic tourists every single year. Chicago is undeniably one of the United States’ biggest and most popular cities, and it has been for nearly a century. A central hub for a plethora of major industries, including the finance, commerce, and transportation fields, it will forever be the indispensable link between the country’s coastlines

Detroit is 238 miles and 1 hour and 4 minutes (this includes gate departure and the taxi to runway trip) to the East. Chicago tends to be a little warmer and has fewer rainy days than the destination city, not to mention it is much larger than its Michigan counterpart with regards to population size.

There tends to be more to do entertainment wise in The Windy City, but Detroit is often believed to have a better nightlife scene and is less densely populated for those who prefer an easy-going vacation. The major carriers that offer direct flights from Chicago to Detroit are American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta, and United.

Planning Your Departure from Chi-Town

The congestion of Chicago is reflected in its chief international airport. To say O’Hare is massive is an understatement, and this is why it is hardly a surprise that the facility continually ranks at the top of the list for annual passenger traffic and total takeoffs/landings.

Accessible by train, bus, and car, O’Hare is approximately 20 miles from the downtown core. It features four terminals, one of which is dedicated solely to international flights. Passengers can stay in the on-site, Hilton Chicago O’Hare Hotel for convenient lodging. The headquarters for United Airlines, the airport is full of comfortable lounge areas and has a great “Kids on the Fly” Exhibit that is the perfect place to take your children during layovers.

Destination Detroit

The Motor City is best known for its major contributions to the automobile industry. This is where the first assembly line started, as well as the modern rock and techno music industry.

There are hundreds of attractions in Detroit; many visitors find they do not have enough time to see a fraction of what this metropolis has to offer. The Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Historical Museum, Guardian Building, Riverwalk, and Ford Field should help get your travel itinerary underway!

With the launch of Skyscanner, there is no reason why you should be spending high dollars for your airfare. Cheap flights from Chicago to Detroit are readily available; use our easy online search tool to find them right now!


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