Are there direct flights from Boston to Detroit?

Direct flights from Boston to Detroit are available, making up approximately 12.4% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options exist, a majority of the routes historically involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Boston to Detroit?

A direct flight from Boston to Detroit typically takes approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes, covering a distance of 1015 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 7 hours and 2 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey, depending on whether they choose a direct or connecting route.

How often do Boston to Detroit flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Boston to Detroit route have shown regular price drops. This indicates that price fluctuations are a consistent feature of this route. Travelers may find opportunities to secure better deals by monitoring prices over time. The regularity of these price changes suggests that patience can be beneficial when booking this route.

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Boston to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Boston to Detroit

For cheap flights from Boston to Detroit, fares typically range from $457–$875, with a median of $589. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. New deals show up several times a week, offering regular opportunities to find favorable prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Boston to Detroit, January stands out with a median fare of $392. Following closely are April and March, with median fares of $407 and $408 respectively, making these months generally more affordable for travel.

Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 12.4% of recent fares being direct flights from Boston to Detroit. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Boston to Detroit takes approximately 2h 11m for non-stop flights. However, since most itineraries include connections, a typical journey including connections extends to about 11h 22m.

How much is a round trip from Boston to Detroit

Regular price: $165 - $273

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

The regular price range for flights from Boston to Detroit is USD 165-273. The current lowest deal is USD 197 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 18-Nov 21.

now $197

Low $165

High $273

The cheapest time to fly from Boston to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from Boston to Detroit is January, with a median price of $392. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1076. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $392

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,076

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Direct flights from Boston to Detroit

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Boston to Detroit

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$427

$719

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

JetBlue Airways

$428

$812

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

JetBlue Airways

$427

$962

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$238

$1,022

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$412

$716

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

JetBlue Airways

$159

$335

One-way

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

9 nights

Nov 23 - Dec 2

$180 → $229

27%

3 nights

Jan 24 - Jan 27

$179 → $231

29%

3 nights

Jan 17 - Jan 20

$179 → $233

30%

15 nights

Nov 23 - Dec 8

$165 → $228

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Boston to Detroit

Boston - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Boston to Detroit are below the typical level, with a median of $589.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $392.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 11m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Boston to Detroit is 2h 11m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights make up 87.6% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights.

JetBlue Airways has 1 direct deal available for flights from Boston to Detroit.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Boston to Detroit appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Boston main airports to depart from

Logan International (BOS)

Cheapest

Logan International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Boston to Detroit.

📍 ~4 km from Boston (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Boston to Detroit.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$250

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Flint (FNT) can be a practical domestic alternative for its ease of access, avoiding congestion and higher parking costs.

📍 ~90 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$374

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

74% AI deal score

$1,171

$547

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Boston to Detroit is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. Flights booked within this period have an average price of $658. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out sees prices rise to an average of $1728, while booking 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $1587. Planning your trip within the recommended window can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Boston to Detroit is considered to be $457 or less. The median price for this route was $589. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $875 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $457 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Detroit, with a median price of $392. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $407. The annual median price for this route is $589, indicating that these months provide significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers seeking lower fares may find these months more economical.

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Boston to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Boston to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Boston to Detroit

Regular price: $165 - $273

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

The regular price range for flights from Boston to Detroit is USD 165-273. The current lowest deal is USD 197 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 18-Nov 21.

now $197

Low $165

High $273

The cheapest time to fly from Boston to Detroit

January

Cheapest

Flights from $392

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,076

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