Travelling from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
All great adventures take off from Atlanta's main airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Check out the options for catching a flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) leaving from this terminal.
Around 1 hour 59 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Detroit's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Atlanta. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the most popular route. There are 119 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Spirit Airlines at 23:35. Opt for the first ATL to DTW departure operated by Delta at 06:00 if you want to get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Atlanta to DTW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Get there in one go from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Direct flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) can be booked from here.
At ATL, you'll find a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, including:
From central Atlanta, ATL is around 18 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Need a convenient hotel close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near DTW:
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Detroit. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 27 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour and 8 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
For a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, $34 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just $101. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Atlanta to DTW when you book 8 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey are generally at their lowest.
To snag the best price on your tickets from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, book your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible on when you travel? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Detroit in February when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Detroit. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Atlanta to DTW sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Detroit
After locking in your flight from Atlanta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Detroit:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Detroit is to visit its most popular sights. Essential stops include Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Museum and Michigan Central Station.
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