Can I fly direct from Detroit to Boston?

Yes, direct flights from Detroit to Boston are available. Historically, approximately 24.7% of all flights on this route have been direct. When a connection is necessary, the median number of stopovers observed is typically 2. This information is based on data collected over the trailing 90 days.

What's the flight time from Detroit to Boston?

The typical direct flight time from Detroit to Boston is 1 hour and 51 minutes, covering a distance of 1015 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to 5 hours and 6 minutes. This represents a significant increase compared to the direct route, which averages 111 minutes of flight time.

How often do cheap flights from Detroit to Boston come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Detroit to Boston come up frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent deal availability. This assessment is based on observed trends over a 30-day period, indicating that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable prices for this destination.

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Detroit to Boston: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Boston

The distance between Detroit and Boston is 1015 km, making this a short-haul route. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Boston, fares typically range from $278–$604, with a median of $399. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Boston, April stands out with a median fare of $109. August is also a more affordable option, with a median fare of $174, followed by November at $258.

Regarding direct flights from Detroit to Boston, only 24.7% of recent fares are non-stop, indicating that most itineraries connect at least once. For flights with connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Detroit to Boston takes 1h 51m. This median flight time includes itineraries with connections, as most flights on this route are not direct. Non-stop flights also have a median duration of 1h 51m, while connecting flights typically take 5h 25m.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Boston

Regular price: $227 - $303

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

The regular price range for this route is between $227 and $303. The current lowest deal is $178 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 13-Aug 31.

now $178

Low $227

High $303

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Boston

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Boston is April, with a median price of $208. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $478. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $208

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $478

Jan

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Mar

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May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Boston

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Boston

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Boston

Detroit (DTW) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$412

$277

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Boston

Detroit (DTW) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$466

$281

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Boston

Detroit (DTW) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$469

$302

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Boston

Detroit (DTW) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$484

$327

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Boston

Detroit (DTW) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$178

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Boston

Detroit (DTW) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$484

$277

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$469 → $178

62%

1 night

Aug 10 - Aug 11

$484 → $277

43%

1 night

Aug 13 - Aug 14

$464 → $276

41%

4 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 13

$466 → $281

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Boston

Detroit - Boston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Boston are below the typical level at $178.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $208.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 51m

Direct flights from Detroit to Boston typically take 1 hour and 51 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 25% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways is an airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

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

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights to Boston, offering the cheapest fares from Detroit.

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

💸 Flights from ~$174

Boston main airports to arrive at

Logan International (BOS)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$174

Airports nearby Boston used as alternative

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport (PVD)

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport is a major regional hub that can help avoid Boston Logan congestion.

📍 ~75 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$194

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Boston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Detroit to Boston is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $197. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price increase to $478. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out generally results in a higher average price of $684, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Detroit to Boston is considered to be $278 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $399. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $604 or less. This threshold is based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, April and August tend to offer the cheapest flights from Detroit to Boston. In April, the median price was $109, while August saw a median price of $174. November also presented a relatively lower median price of $258. The annual median price for this route is typically $399, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Detroit to Boston: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Boston

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Boston

Regular price: $227 - $303

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

The regular price range for this route is between $227 and $303. The current lowest deal is $178 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 13-Aug 31.

now $178

Low $227

High $303

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Boston

April

Cheapest

Flights from $208

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $478

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Boston

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Boston

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Boston

Detroit (DTW) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$412

$277

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Boston

Detroit (DTW) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$466

$281

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Boston

Detroit (DTW) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$469

$302

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Boston

Detroit (DTW) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$484

$327

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Boston

Detroit (DTW) - Boston (BOS)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$178

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Boston

Detroit (DTW) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$484

$277

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$469 → $178

62%

1 night

Aug 10 - Aug 11

$484 → $277

43%

1 night

Aug 13 - Aug 14

$464 → $276

41%

4 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 13

$466 → $281

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Boston

Detroit - Boston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Boston are below the typical level at $178.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $208.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 51m

Direct flights from Detroit to Boston typically take 1 hour and 51 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 25% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways is an airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

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

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights to Boston, offering the cheapest fares from Detroit.

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

💸 Flights from ~$174

Boston main airports to arrive at

Logan International (BOS)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$174

Airports nearby Boston used as alternative

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport (PVD)

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport is a major regional hub that can help avoid Boston Logan congestion.

Boston, United States

68% AI deal score

$828

$657

Save $171

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Boston

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Boston

Today’s best flight deals from Detroit to Boston

Detroit to Boston: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Boston

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Boston

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Boston

Direct flights from Detroit to Boston

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Boston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Boston

Detroit - Boston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 51m

Connecting flights are common

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Detroit main airports to depart from

Boston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Boston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Boston

Best Elite deals to Boston

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Boston

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

How do I know if a Detroit to Boston flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Detroit to Boston?

Can I fly direct from Detroit to Boston?

What's the flight time from Detroit to Boston?

How often do cheap flights from Detroit to Boston come up?

Related routes

More routes from Detroit

Flights to Boston from other cities

Detroit to Boston: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Boston

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Boston

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Boston

Direct flights from Detroit to Boston

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Boston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Boston

Detroit - Boston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 51m

Connecting flights are common

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Detroit main airports to depart from

Boston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Boston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Boston

Best Elite deals to Boston

Aug 06

Sep 16

Sep 15

Oct 10

Sep 23

Aug 06

Nov 03

Nov 07

Oct 31

Sep 29

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Oct 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Boston

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

How do I know if a Detroit to Boston flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Detroit to Boston?