How many flights from Detroit to London are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 1% of flights from Detroit to London were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

How long is the flight from Detroit to London?

The typical direct flight from Detroit to London covers a distance of 6068 kilometers and has a median duration of 7 hours and 25 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 14 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How much more do direct flights from Detroit to London cost?

Historically, direct flights from Detroit to London have been approximately 24% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1369, while connecting flights had a median price of $1103. Direct flights constituted about 1.2% of the available options across the trailing 90 days.

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Detroit to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to London

A typical journey from Detroit to London takes about 27h 4m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the time spent on all segments of the trip, including layovers. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 6068 km.

For cheap flights from Detroit to London, right now fares are below the typical level. Prices typically range from $959–$1503, with a median of $1261. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to London? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $517. Following closely are March, with a median of $712, and February, with a median of $806. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical range.

Most itineraries from Detroit to London connect at least once, with only 1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely encounter one or more stops on your journey to London.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to London

Regular price: $536 - $1,250

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

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to London is $536 to $1250. The current lowest deal is $598 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 28.

now $598

Low $536

High $1,250

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to London

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to LON is January, with a median price of $517. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1470. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $517

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,470

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Direct flights from Detroit to London

Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to London

Mon, Aug 10

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DTW - London

Detroit (DTW) - London (LGW)

Frontier Airlines

$784

$657

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

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DTW - London

Detroit (DTW) - London (LGW)

Frontier Airlines

$824

$659

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

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DTW - London

Detroit (DTW) - London (LHR)

$821

$694

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

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DTW - London

Detroit (DTW) - London (LHR)

$832

$704

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

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DTW - London

Detroit (DTW) - London (LGW)

Frontier Airlines

$872

$712

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

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DTW - London

Detroit (DTW) - London (LGW)

Frontier Airlines

$814

$643

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 21

$917 → $669

27%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$1,087 → $860

21%

6 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 25

$871 → $649

26%

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$889 → $670

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to London

Detroit - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to London are below the typical level, with a median price of $1261.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to London, with a median price of $517.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 27h 4m on average

Flights from Detroit to London typically take 27h 4m, with most routes including 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 1% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights

Virgin Atlantic has offered direct flights from Detroit to London in recent periods.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to London appear frequently, with many options available.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to London, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$640

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport is a good option for flights from Detroit to London, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~45 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$662

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Consider Birmingham as an alternative with a wide variety of destinations and excellent rail connectivity.

📍 ~150 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$736

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Detroit to London is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $842. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1027, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $916. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $1475, and for those made 60+ days in advance, averaging $1246.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Detroit to London is considered to be $959 or less. The median price for this route has been $1261. Prices generally ranged up to $1503 for the higher end of typical fares.

Historically, January has been the most affordable month to fly from Detroit to London, with a median price of $517. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $712. In contrast, the annual median price across the trailing quarter was $1261, indicating significant savings during these cheaper months.

Detroit to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to London

How much is a round trip from Detroit to London

Regular price: $536 - $1,250

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

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to London is $536 to $1250. The current lowest deal is $598 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 28.

now $598

Low $536

High $1,250

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to London

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to LON is January, with a median price of $517. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1470. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $517

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,470

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