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August 2 - August 7

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

MSP - Detroit

$223

$154

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November 6 - November 8

MSP - Detroit

$174

$156

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November 2 - November 8

MSP - Detroit

$165

$158

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November 1 - November 6

MSP - Detroit

$172

$158

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November 1 - November 13

MSP - Detroit

$156

$158

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November 1 - November 8

MSP - Detroit

$168

$158

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November 8 - November 13

MSP - Detroit

$172

$158

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November 6 - November 13

MSP - Detroit

$168

$158

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September 3 - September 13

MSP - Detroit

$130

$159

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October 11 - October 30

MSP - Detroit

$145

$159

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Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Detroit

Most itineraries for flights from Minneapolis to Detroit connect at least once. Right now, fares for this route are typically $236–$734, with a median of $468. Current fares are significantly below the typical level, with only 11% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Minneapolis to Detroit.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Detroit? The data indicates that September is the cheapest month, with a median fare of $185. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $225, and August presents a median of $229, making these months generally more affordable for travel on this route.

A typical journey from Minneapolis to Detroit takes approximately 11h 10m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 848 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Detroit

Regular price: $149 - $277

Prices for flights from Minneapolis to Detroit are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $149 and $277. The current lowest deal is $154 with Sun Country Airlines for travel from Aug 2-Aug 7.

now $154

Low $149

High $277

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Detroit is September, with a median price of $185. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $839. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $185

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $839

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Direct flights from Minneapolis to Detroit

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Detroit

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Detroit

Minneapolis (MSP) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$232

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Detroit

Minneapolis (MSP) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$352

$214

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Detroit

Minneapolis (MSP) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$364

$228

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Detroit

Minneapolis (MSP) - Detroit (DTW)

Sun Country Airlines

$223

$154

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Detroit

Minneapolis (MSP) - Detroit (DTW)

Sun Country Airlines

$190

$188

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Detroit

Minneapolis (MSP) - Detroit (DTW)

Sun Country Airlines

$229

$188

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

$377 → $225

40%

1 night

Aug 17 - Aug 18

$377 → $229

39%

6 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 7

$352 → $214

39%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$364 → $228

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Detroit

Minneapolis - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Minneapolis to Detroit are currently below the typical level at $154.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $185

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Detroit, with a median price of $185.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 11h 10m

The median flight time for routes from Minneapolis to Detroit is 11 hours 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines is an available option for direct flights from Minneapolis to Detroit.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to Detroit are frequent, with over one deal per day.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a good option for flights from Minneapolis to Detroit.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$154

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Minneapolis to Detroit.

📍 ~35 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$154

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cleveland Hopkins International is a major international airport with high flight volume and diverse routes.

📍 ~160 km from Detroit (reachable by car, subject to interstate traffic)

💸 Flights from ~$259

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International is a very close alternative with easier parking and shorter security wait times.

📍 ~90 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$289

Windsor International (YQG)

Windsor International is geographically the closest airport to downtown Detroit, good for Canadian flights.

📍 ~5 km from Detroit (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$797

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Cheapest

Gerald R. Ford International is a significant regional airport offering diverse airline representation and options.

📍 ~220 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Capital Region International (LAN)

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

📍 ~140 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$288

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

36% AI deal score

$1,042

From MSP

Elite

Jul 04

Detroit, United States

35% AI deal score

$920

From MSP

Elite

Aug 25

Detroit, United States

31% AI deal score

$1,057

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Minneapolis to Detroit is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $262. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw an average price of $453, while last-minute bookings (0-6 days out) were significantly higher, averaging $870. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also tended to be more expensive, with an average price of $507.

A flight from Minneapolis to Detroit is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $236. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route historically stands at $468, while prices in the upper quartile reached $734. Travelers aiming for value should target fares around the $236 mark.

Historically, September has been the most affordable month to fly from Minneapolis to Detroit, with a median price of $185. April also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $225. While August had a median price of $229, it was also identified as the most expensive month overall within the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $468, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings.

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Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Detroit

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Detroit

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

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Detroit

Minneapolis - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically cheapest at $185

Median flight time is 11h 10m

Connecting flights are more common

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

Best Elite deals to Detroit

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

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What's the best month to fly from Minneapolis to Detroit?

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Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Detroit?

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