Are there direct flights from Boston to Detroit?

Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 36.9% of all flights from Boston to Detroit. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has been 2. While direct options are available, a notable portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Boston to Detroit?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Boston to Detroit is approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1015 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to about 5 hours and 17 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

How often do Boston to Detroit flight prices drop?

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

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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 $258 to $748, with a median of $327. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily. This indicates a dynamic market where prices can fluctuate, making timely booking or setting price alerts beneficial for securing better rates.

If you're looking for the cheapest time to fly from Boston to Detroit, the data shows that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $99. Following April, September offers a median fare of $154, and December is also relatively inexpensive at $183. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 36.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should account for potential layovers and longer travel times when planning their journey.

A typical journey from Boston to Detroit takes approximately 2h 11m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries involve connections, a typical journey including connections can extend to 11h 44m. This significant difference highlights the importance of checking flight details for total travel time when booking.

How much is a round trip from Boston to Detroit

Regular price: $161 - $259

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

The regular price range for this route is $161 to $259. The current lowest deal is $257 with Frontier Airlines for travel from November 17 to November 23.

now $257

Low $161

High $259

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Boston to Detroit

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Boston to Detroit

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$216

$797

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$135

$424

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$137

$553

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

JetBlue Airways

$186

$303

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$318

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$318

One-way

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

14 nights

Nov 18 - Dec 2

$174 → $267

54%

2 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 24

$233 → $330

42%

22 nights

Nov 10 - Dec 2

$166 → $267

61%

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$233 → $341

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Boston to Detroit

Boston - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Boston to Detroit are above the typical level at $257.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $99 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 11m

Direct flights from Boston to Detroit typically take 2 hours and 11 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa has direct flights available for the Boston to Detroit route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Boston to Detroit appear frequently, often within 30 days.

Boston main airports to depart from

Logan International (BOS)

Cheapest

Logan International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Boston to Detroit.

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

💸 Flights from ~$221

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$221

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Flint (FNT) can be a useful alternative for its ease of access and to avoid congestion at DTW.

📍 ~90 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$318

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Sep 21

Detroit, United States

77% AI deal score

$4,916

$2,308

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Aeroméxico, +1

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From BOS

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Sep 21

Detroit, United States

77% AI deal score

$5,093

$2,350

Save $2,743

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From BOS

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Oct 06

Detroit, United States

77% AI deal score

$4,863

$2,374

Save $2,489

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BOS

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Sep 28

Detroit, United States

77% AI deal score

$5,318

$2,422

Save $2,896

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BOS

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Sep 22

Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$4,919

$2,363

Save $2,556

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BOS

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Oct 06

Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$4,711

$2,406

Save $2,305

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BOS

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Oct 20

Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$4,883

$2,406

Save $2,477

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BOS

Elite

Sep 22

Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$5,094

$2,406

Save $2,688

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BOS

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Oct 14

Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$4,983

$2,431

Save $2,552

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BOS

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Sep 21

Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$5,137

$2,552

Save $2,585

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From BOS

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Sep 21

Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$5,465

$2,629

Save $2,836

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From BOS

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Sep 28

Detroit, United States

75% AI deal score

$4,716

$2,379

Save $2,337

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Boston to Detroit is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been around $180. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $845. Planning ahead by at least two weeks can lead to considerable savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Boston to Detroit has historically been $258 or less. The median price for this route has been $327. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $748 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares below the $258 threshold.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Detroit, with a median price of $99. September and December also offer more affordable options, with median prices of $154 and $183 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $327, indicating that certain months provide significant savings compared to the overall average.

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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: $161 - $259

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

The regular price range for this route is $161 to $259. The current lowest deal is $257 with Frontier Airlines for travel from November 17 to November 23.

now $257

Low $161

High $259

The cheapest time to fly from Boston to Detroit

December

Cheapest

Flights from $183

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $554

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Boston to Detroit

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Boston to Detroit

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$216

$797

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$135

$424

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$137

$553

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

JetBlue Airways

$186

$303

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$318

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BOS - Detroit

Boston (BOS) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$318

One-way

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

14 nights

Nov 18 - Dec 2

$174 → $267

54%

2 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 24

$233 → $330

42%

22 nights

Nov 10 - Dec 2

$166 → $267

61%

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$233 → $341

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Boston to Detroit

Boston - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Boston to Detroit are above the typical level at $257.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $99 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 11m

Direct flights from Boston to Detroit typically take 2 hours and 11 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa has direct flights available for the Boston to Detroit route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Boston to Detroit appear frequently, often within 30 days.

Boston main airports to depart from

Logan International (BOS)

Cheapest

Logan International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Boston to Detroit.

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

💸 Flights from ~$221

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$221

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Flint (FNT) can be a useful alternative for its ease of access and to avoid congestion at DTW.

Detroit, United States

75% AI deal score

$4,716

$2,379

Save $2,337

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Cheap Flights from Boston to Detroit

Today’s best flight deals from Boston to Detroit

Boston to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Boston to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Boston to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Boston to Detroit

Direct flights from Boston to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Boston to Detroit

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

Popular Airports to fly from Boston to Detroit

Boston - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights average 2h 11m

Connecting flights are dominant

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Boston 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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Sep 21

Oct 06

Sep 28

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Oct 06

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to Detroit?

How much should a flight from Boston to Detroit cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Detroit?

Are there direct flights from Boston to Detroit?

How many hours is the flight from Boston to Detroit?

How often do Boston to Detroit flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Boston

Flights to Detroit from other cities

Boston to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Boston to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Boston to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Boston to Detroit

Direct flights from Boston to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Boston to Detroit

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

Popular Airports to fly from Boston to Detroit

Boston - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights average 2h 11m

Connecting flights are dominant

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Boston 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

Sep 21

Sep 21

Oct 06

Sep 28

Sep 22

Oct 06

Oct 20

Sep 22

Oct 14

Sep 21

Sep 21

Sep 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to Detroit?

How much should a flight from Boston to Detroit cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Detroit?