Are there direct flights from Boston to Detroit?

Historically, direct flights from Boston to Detroit represented approximately 36.9% of the available options across the trailing quarter. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options are available, a significant portion of flights involve connections.

How many hours is the flight from Boston to Detroit?

The typical direct flight from Boston to Detroit has a median duration of 2 hours and 11 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 5 hours and 17 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1015 kilometers.

How often do Boston to Detroit flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Boston to Detroit route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a more favorable deal.

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2026-10-26 – 2026-10-29
BOS - Detroit
48% AI deal score
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2026-09-17 – 2026-09-19
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Boston to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Boston to Detroit

Flights from Boston to Detroit cover a distance of 1015 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, making it a convenient option for various travel plans. The short distance often translates to more frequent flight options throughout the day.

For those seeking cheap flights from Boston to Detroit, fares typically range from $258–$748, with a median of $327. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, suggesting prices are higher than the historical median for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find better prices if you monitor the market.

The cheapest time to fly from Boston to Detroit is often in April, with a median fare of $99. Other affordable months include September, where the median fare is $154, and December, with a median of $183. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings on your airfare.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 36.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should account for potential layovers when planning your travel time.

A typical journey from Boston to Detroit takes 2h 11m, including connections. While direct flights are available, the median journey time reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route. Non-stop flights have a median duration of 2h 11m, whereas connecting flights typically take 11h 44m.

How much is a round trip from Boston to Detroit

Regular price: $186 - $295

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Boston to Detroit is $186 to $295. The current lowest deal is $192 with United Airlines for travel from Aug 12-Aug 17.

now $192

Low $186

High $295

The cheapest time to fly from Boston to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from Boston to Detroit is December, with a median price of $183. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $554. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $183

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $554

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Direct flights from Boston to Detroit

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Boston to Detroit

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$396

$357

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$247

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$300

$247

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$258

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

JetBlue Airways

$258

$272

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

JetBlue Airways

$249

$272

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$300 → $247

18%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$396 → $357

10%

7 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 11

$265 → $247

6 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 10

$266 → $258

Popular Airports to fly from Boston to Detroit

Boston - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Boston to Detroit are above the typical level, with a median price of $327.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Detroit, with a median price of $183.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 11m.

Direct flights from Boston to Detroit typically take 2h 11m, while connecting flights average 11h 44m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 63.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights.

JetBlue Airways is an airline that offers direct flights from Boston to Detroit.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Boston to Detroit appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Boston main airports to depart from

Logan International (BOS)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from Boston city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to the Detroit area.

📍 ~30 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Flint (FNT) is a practical domestic alternative, often used to avoid congestion and higher parking costs.

📍 ~90 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

76% AI deal score

$864

$585

Save $279

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Boston to Detroit has been 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $180. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise significantly, averaging around $845. Planning ahead by 14-27 days generally offers better value compared to booking closer to the travel date.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Boston to Detroit is considered to be $258 or less. The median price for this route was $327. Prices historically reached up to $748 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Detroit, with a median price of $99. September also offered competitive prices, with a median of $154. Overall, the annual median price for this route was $327, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings.

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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: $186 - $295

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Boston to Detroit is $186 to $295. The current lowest deal is $192 with United Airlines for travel from Aug 12-Aug 17.

now $192

Low $186

High $295

The cheapest time to fly from Boston to Detroit

December

Cheapest

Flights from $183

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $554

Jan

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