What percentage of Denver to Detroit flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 29.1% of flights from Denver to Detroit have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

How long is the flight from Denver to Detroit?

The typical direct flight from Denver to Detroit has a median duration of 2 hours and 55 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 1802 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, tend to be significantly longer, with a median duration of 8 hours and 53 minutes.

Should I set a price alert for Denver to Detroit flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Denver to Detroit have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to find lower fares. Price alerts can help monitor fluctuations and notify you when prices drop for this route.

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Denver to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Detroit

A typical journey from Denver to Detroit takes about 2h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival. For connecting flights, the median journey time is significantly longer, at 16h 0m.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Denver to Detroit, fares typically range from $188–$540, with a median of $308. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Approximately 17% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive prices are available for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Detroit? The data shows that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $118. Following closely, August also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $127. November is another good option for budget-conscious travelers, with a median fare of $139.

Only 29.1% of recent fares for flights from Denver to Detroit are non-stop. This indicates that most itineraries connect at least once. For those flights that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend the overall travel time.

The distance between Denver and Detroit is 1802 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a flight that is neither very short nor very long, typically requiring a few hours in the air. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Denver to Detroit

Regular price: $235 - $449

Prices for flights from Denver to Detroit are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Detroit is typically between $235 and $449. The current lowest deal is $171 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 27-Aug 31.

now $171

Low $235

High $449

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from Denver to Detroit is November, with a median price of $129. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $544. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $129

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $544

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Detroit

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Detroit

Denver (DEN) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$613

$343

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Detroit

Denver (DEN) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$635

$350

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Detroit

Denver (DEN) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$630

$350

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Detroit

Denver (DEN) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$635

$361

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Detroit

Denver (DEN) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$288

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Detroit

Denver (DEN) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$588

$343

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 20

$321 → $137

57%

2 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 22

$318 → $138

57%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$315 → $137

57%

2 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 9

$377 → $203

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Detroit

Denver - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Denver to Detroit are below the typical level at $171.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Detroit, with a median price of $129.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 55m

Direct flights from Denver to Detroit typically take 2h 55m, while connecting flights average 16h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 70.9% of recent fares, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights from Denver to Detroit.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals from Denver to Detroit appear frequently, with 17% of recent fares considered good prices.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport (DEN) is a convenient departure choice for flights from Denver to Detroit.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$83

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$83

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International can be a useful alternative for its ease of access, avoiding congestion and higher parking costs.

📍 ~100 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$219

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78% AI deal score

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Detroit, United States

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$1,020

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Aug 25

Detroit, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,018

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Denver to Detroit is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $263. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees average prices rise to $747, while booking 7-13 days out averages $628. Even booking 60 or more days in advance tends to be slightly more expensive, with an average price of $306.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Denver to Detroit is considered to be $188 or less. The median price for this route has been $308. Travelers can expect to pay around $540 for flights in the higher price range, representing the 75th percentile of prices observed.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Detroit, with a median price of $118. Other historically inexpensive months include August, with a median price of $127, and November, with a median price of $139. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days is $308, indicating significant savings are possible by flying in these months.

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Denver to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Denver to Detroit

Regular price: $235 - $449

Prices for flights from Denver to Detroit are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Detroit is typically between $235 and $449. The current lowest deal is $171 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 27-Aug 31.

now $171

Low $235

High $449

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Detroit

November

Cheapest

Flights from $129

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $544

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Detroit

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Detroit

Denver (DEN) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$613

$343

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Detroit

Denver (DEN) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$635

$350

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Detroit

Denver (DEN) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$630

$350

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Detroit

Denver (DEN) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$635

$361

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Detroit

Denver (DEN) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$288

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Detroit

Denver (DEN) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$588

$343

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 20

$321 → $137

57%

2 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 22

$318 → $138

57%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$315 → $137

57%

2 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 9

$377 → $203

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Detroit

Denver - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Denver to Detroit are below the typical level at $171.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Detroit, with a median price of $129.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 55m

Direct flights from Denver to Detroit typically take 2h 55m, while connecting flights average 16h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 70.9% of recent fares, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights from Denver to Detroit.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals from Denver to Detroit appear frequently, with 17% of recent fares considered good prices.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport (DEN) is a convenient departure choice for flights from Denver to Detroit.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$83

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$83

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International can be a useful alternative for its ease of access, avoiding congestion and higher parking costs.

Detroit, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,306

$721

Save $585

From DEN

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Oct 07

Detroit, United States

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$1,086

$743

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Business Class

From DEN

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Detroit, United States

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$1,089

$743

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United Airlines

Business Class

From DEN

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Detroit, United States

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$1,108

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From DEN

Elite

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Detroit, United States

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$1,098

$733

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Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Oct 20

Detroit, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,127

$713

Save $414

From DEN

Elite

Aug 22

Detroit, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,020

$733

Save $287

United Airlines

Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Aug 25

Detroit, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,018

$733

Save $285

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Cheap Flights from Denver to Detroit

Today’s best flight deals from Denver to Detroit

Denver to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Denver to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Detroit

Direct flights from Denver to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Detroit

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

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Detroit

Denver - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 2h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Denver 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

When is the best time to book flights from Denver to Detroit?

How much should a flight from Denver to Detroit cost?

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

What percentage of Denver to Detroit flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Denver to Detroit?

Should I set a price alert for Denver to Detroit flights?

Related routes

More routes from Denver

Flights to Detroit from other cities

Denver to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Denver to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Detroit

Direct flights from Denver to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Detroit

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

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Detroit

Denver - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 2h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Denver 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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Aug 25

Aug 25

Sep 15

Oct 09

Oct 07

Oct 13

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Aug 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

When is the best time to book flights from Denver to Detroit?

How much should a flight from Denver to Detroit cost?

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