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Today’s best flight deals from Charlotte to Detroit

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Charlotte to Detroit

August 22 - September 2

Cheapest
Best

CLT - Detroit

$207

$151

Round trip

August 17 - September 2

CLT - Detroit

$199

$156

Round trip

August 10 - September 2

Earliest

CLT - Detroit

$193

$168

Round trip

August 22 - August 24

Best

CLT - Detroit

$240

$174

Round trip

August 22 - August 25

CLT - Detroit

$238

$174

Round trip

August 22 - September 17

CLT - Detroit

$195

$175

Round trip

August 17 - August 24

CLT - Detroit

$228

$179

Round trip

August 17 - August 25

CLT - Detroit

$220

$179

Round trip

August 22 - September 19

CLT - Detroit

$195

$181

Round trip

August 22 - September 12

CLT - Detroit

$197

$182

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Charlotte to Detroit

A typical journey from Charlotte to Detroit takes about 7h 30m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the time spent in transit and during layovers. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 806 kilometers.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Charlotte to Detroit, fares typically range from $248–$413, with a median of $330. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to Detroit? The data shows that March is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $181. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $184. May also presents a more budget-friendly option, with a median fare of $240, making these months potentially good choices for cost-conscious travelers.
Most itineraries for flights from Charlotte to Detroit connect at least once, with only 28.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that if you fly this route, you are likely to have one or more stops before reaching your destination.

How much is a round trip from Charlotte to Detroit

Regular price: $171 - $285

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Charlotte to Detroit is between $171 and $285. The current lowest deal is $151 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 22 to Sep 2.

now $151

Low $171

High $285

The cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from CLT to DTT is March, with a median price of $181. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $825. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $181

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $825

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Direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit

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Last-minute flights going from Charlotte to Detroit

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$252

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$356

$250

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$377

$280

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$366

$251

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$345

$271

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$366

$282

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Charlotte to Detroit

4 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 11

$357  →  $211

41%

4 nights

Jul 21 - Jul 25

$339  →  $214

37%

1 night

Jul 7 - Jul 8

$355  →  $230

35%

2 nights

Jul 6 - Jul 8

$357  →  $240

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Charlotte to Detroit

Charlotte - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Charlotte to Detroit are above the typical level, with a median price of $330.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Detroit, with a median price of $181.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 7h 30m

The typical flight duration from Charlotte to Detroit is 7 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with 28.2% of deals being direct and a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently (1+ per day)

Deals for flights from Charlotte to Detroit appear frequently, averaging more than one per day.

Charlotte main airports to depart from

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Cheapest

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a convenient and budget-friendly option for flights to Detroit.

📍 ~10 km from Charlotte city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$151

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Charlotte to Detroit.

📍 ~30 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$151

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) is a major international airport offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~135 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$158

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International (FNT) is very close to Detroit, offering easier parking and shorter security wait times.

📍 ~90 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$296

Windsor International (YQG)

Windsor International (YQG) is geographically the closest airport to downtown Detroit, ideal for Canadian flights.

📍 ~10 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$701

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR) is a significant regional airport with diverse airline representation and premium options.

📍 ~200 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Capital Region International (LAN)

Capital Region International (LAN) is a reasonable alternative for domestic regional connections from Detroit's western suburbs.

📍 ~140 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

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Aug 15

Detroit, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,408

$703

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Detroit, United States

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$703

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Detroit, United States

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$1,471

$733

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79% AI deal score

$1,437

$733

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$1,429

$733

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Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,228

$733

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Detroit, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,435

$881

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Detroit, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,057

$733

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Detroit, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,016

$733

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Detroit, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,011

$733

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Detroit, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,015

$733

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Detroit, United States

68% AI deal score

$902

$703

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Detroit, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,213

$881

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Detroit, United States

67% AI deal score

$888

$703

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Detroit, United States

67% AI deal score

$839

$703

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Detroit, United States

67% AI deal score

$839

$703

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Detroit, United States

67% AI deal score

$839

$703

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Detroit, United States

67% AI deal score

$861

$703

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Detroit, United States

67% AI deal score

$839

$703

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Detroit, United States

66% AI deal score

$818

$703

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Detroit, United States

66% AI deal score

$817

$703

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$703

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66% AI deal score

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$703

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Detroit, United States

66% AI deal score

$820

$703

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Detroit, United States

66% AI deal score

$818

$703

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Detroit, United States

66% AI deal score

$1,141

$899

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Detroit, United States

50% AI deal score

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$703

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49% AI deal score

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Detroit, United States

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Detroit, United States

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Detroit, United States

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Detroit, United States

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Detroit, United States

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Detroit, United States

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$799

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Detroit, United States

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Detroit, United States

39% AI deal score

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Detroit, United States

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Detroit, United States

34% AI deal score

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Detroit, United States

34% AI deal score

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Detroit, United States

34% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Charlotte to Detroit is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $294. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $386, while booking 7-13 days out averages $441. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days in advance shows an average price of $319.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Charlotte to Detroit is considered to be $248 or less. The median price for this route was $330. Prices can range, with 75% of observed prices being $413 or less. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day window.

Historically, March and April have offered the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Detroit, with median prices of $181 and $184 respectively. May also presents a relatively low median price of $240. These months are notably more affordable compared to the annual median price of $330 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.