Flying from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to fly out of. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Hop on a direct London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 8 hours 35 minutes.
Detroit is four hours behind London. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
You can choose from 7 direct services each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). This is the busiest route, with Delta Air Lines offering a 11:45am departure from LHR to DTW.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from London to DTW. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get to your destination in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) can be booked from here.
You'll find a direct flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with Delta Air Lines. This leading airline operates departures from LHR.
The top choice among passengers flying between LHR and DTW is Delta Air Lines.
With an impressive 83.33% of services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines leads the way in punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to DTW leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
LHR is about 31 kilometers from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and DTW:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometers or so.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to DTW flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a plane ticket from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and DTW are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that leave from STN touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Have a late flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near DTW and shut your eyes sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Detroit's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to the center of Detroit is around 29 kilometers. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Traveling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
$232 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Return flights start from $442. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flights from London to DTW, book your ticket one month before your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to DTW.
Nail down a great price on a flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Detroit. August is when most people book flights from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), which may be perfect if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Lock in a London to DTW plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Detroit to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Detroit
After booking your flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Detroit:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts are must-do's during your Detroit adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Detroit, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 257 kilometers south to Columbus to tick off its leading attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Center, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Cleveland is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometers south-east of Detroit. No trip is complete without seeing Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
