Can I fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit?

Yes, direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit are available. Historically, approximately 34.3% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights on this route involve connections across the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit?

The typical direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit has a median duration of 3 hours and 7 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to 6 hours and 57 minutes. The air distance between Fort Lauderdale and Detroit is approximately 1818 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit?

Historically, flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit have frequently shown good prices. This route is classified as one with frequent deals. Travelers can often find competitive fares when searching for flights between these two cities. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days, indicating consistent opportunities for value.

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August 29 - August 30

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FLL - Detroit

$135

$79

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August 25 - August 27

FLL - Detroit

$134

$84

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August 25 - August 29

FLL - Detroit

$133

$84

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September 12 - September 16

Best

FLL - Detroit

$139

$84

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August 18 - August 25

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FLL - Detroit

$126

$85

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August 22 - August 23

FLL - Detroit

$135

$86

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August 26 - August 29

FLL - Detroit

$133

$86

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September 23 - September 29

FLL - Detroit

$134

$86

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August 26 - September 19

FLL - Detroit

$106

$86

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August 26 - September 8

FLL - Detroit

$111

$86

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Fort Lauderdale to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

The journey from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit covers a distance of 1818 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. Right now, fares to Detroit are above the typical level, with recent prices typically ranging from $132 to $521, and a median fare of $272. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit may require flexibility.

If you're looking for the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $76. March also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $87, followed closely by April at a median of $92. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower-priced tickets.

Most itineraries for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit connect at least once, with only 34.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that when planning your trip, you should generally expect to have at least one connection.

A typical journey from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit takes approximately 6h 9m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this route.

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Regular price: $88 - $258

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

The regular price range for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit is between $88 and $258. The current lowest deal is $87 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 1-Sep 29.

now $87

Low $88

High $258

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit is November, with a median price of $76. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $514. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

November

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Flights from $76

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Flights from $514

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Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

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Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

American Airlines

$295

$226

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

$265

$197

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$140

$96

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$142

$98

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$255

$131

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$217

$134

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

2 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 18

$249 → $116

53%

3 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 19

$247 → $117

53%

2 nights

Jul 21 - Jul 23

$267 → $143

46%

7 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 25

$232 → $111

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Fort Lauderdale - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Fort Lauderdale to Detroit are above the typical level at $87.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit, with a median price of $76.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 6h 9m long

The typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit is 6h 9m, covering 1818 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Historically, 34.3% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport offers a budget-friendly option for flights to Detroit.

📍 ~6 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$66

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$66

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International can be a useful alternative for travelers seeking to avoid congestion at Detroit Metropolitan.

📍 ~95 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International is a major airport offering a robust selection of carriers and destinations.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$74

Windsor International (YQG)

Windsor International is geographically the closest airport to downtown Detroit, good for regional Canadian travel.

📍 ~10 km from destination city (reachable by car, requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$565

Toledo Express (TOL)

Toledo Express offers easy navigation and quick security processing due to its small size.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$325

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Gerald R. Ford International is a highly rated regional airport with good domestic connectivity.

📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$84

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

Detroit, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $101. Prices tend to increase as you book further out, for example, flights booked 14-27 days in advance averaged $402. Even booking 60+ days out typically resulted in a higher average price of $134. This trend suggests that last-minute bookings within a week of travel often yield the best value for this route across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit was considered to be $132 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $272. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $521 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $132 mark.

Historically, November has shown the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit, with a median price of $76. March and April also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $87 and $92 respectively. These months were significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $272. Travelers looking for the best value flights should consider planning their trips during these months.

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