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 travelers who prefer not to have layovers, direct options are a significant portion of the available flights. When connecting flights are taken, the median number of stopovers is typically 2.

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

A direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit typically takes around 3 hours and 7 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 187 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to approximately 6 hours and 57 minutes, or 417 minutes. The total distance covered by this route is 1818 kilometers.

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

Yes, historically, good prices on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistently available deals. Travelers can often find favorable fares when planning their trips. The frequency of good prices has been observed across the trailing 30-day period.

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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 route. This distance means you can expect a flight that is longer than a short hop but typically shorter than intercontinental travel. Understanding this haul tier helps set expectations for flight duration and potential layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit, fares typically range from $132 to $521, with a median price of $272. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for booking. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a deal might require some flexibility or waiting for prices to drop. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit is often during November, with a median fare of just $76. March also offers competitive prices, with a median of $87, while April presents another affordable option at a median of $92. These months stand out as the most budget-friendly periods for this route, offering substantial savings compared to the overall median.

When flying from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 34.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit are available, you are more likely to encounter itineraries that include one or more stops.

A typical journey from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit takes about 6h 9m, including connections. This duration accounts for both the flight time and any layovers, which is particularly relevant given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop. Travelers should factor this total journey time into their planning, especially when considering connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Regular price: $103 - $272

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit is $103-$272. The current lowest deal is $86 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 24-Sep 28.

now $86

Low $103

High $272

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from FLL to DTT 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

Cheapest

Flights from $76

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $514

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$318

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$346

$246

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$422

$283

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$272

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$432

$283

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$422

$309

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$501 → $327

35%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$501 → $328

35%

3 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 29

$469 → $308

34%

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

$486 → $328

32%

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 historically.

📅 Best time to fly

November offers the lowest median price

Historically, November, March, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 6h 9m

The median flight time from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 65.7% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International is a great choice for flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 good option for flights from Fort Lauderdale, offering the cheapest prices 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 and higher parking costs at DTW.

📍 ~95 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$250

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

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$1,435

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From FLL

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Sep 17

Detroit, United States

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$1,384

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Save $475

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Business Class

From FLL

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Sep 25

Detroit, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,438

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Business Class

From FLL

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Sep 24

Detroit, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,438

$953

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Business Class

From FLL

Elite

Dec 02

Detroit, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,169

$909

Save $260

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Business Class

From FLL

Elite

Jan 07

Detroit, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,207

$909

Save $298

United Airlines

Business Class

From FLL

Elite

Oct 10

Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,430

$914

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From FLL

Elite

Oct 13

Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,445

$914

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From FLL

Elite

Aug 28

Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,976

$1,207

Save $769

From FLL

Elite

Oct 13

Detroit, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,386

$914

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the best prices for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit are found when booking in the 0-6 days window before departure. During this period, the average price is typically around $101. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further in advance, for example, flights booked 14-27 days out average $402. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance are usually higher, averaging $134. This suggests that last-minute bookings often yield the most economical fares for this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit is considered to be $132 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $272. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $521 or less. Travelers aiming for the most economical options should target fares at or below the $132 threshold.

Historically, November has offered the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit, with a median price of $76. March and April also show favorable pricing, with median fares of $87 and $92 respectively. These months are typically more affordable compared to the annual median price of $272 for this route. Travelers looking for the best value should consider flying during these periods.

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Fort Lauderdale to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Regular price: $103 - $272

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit is $103-$272. The current lowest deal is $86 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 24-Sep 28.

now $86

Low $103

High $272

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from FLL to DTT 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

Cheapest

Flights from $76

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $514

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$318

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$346

$246

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$422

$283

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$272

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$432

$283

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Detroit

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$422

$309

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$501 → $327

35%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$501 → $328

35%

3 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 29

$469 → $308

34%

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

$486 → $328

32%

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 historically.

📅 Best time to fly

November offers the lowest median price

Historically, November, March, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 6h 9m

The median flight time from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 65.7% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International is a great choice for flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 good option for flights from Fort Lauderdale, offering the cheapest prices 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 and higher parking costs at DTW.

📍 ~95 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$250

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From FLL

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Oct 10

Detroit, United States

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$1,388

$762

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Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,430

$914

Save $516

From FLL

Elite

Oct 13

Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,445

$914

Save $531

From FLL

Elite

Aug 28

Detroit, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,976

$1,207

Save $769

From FLL

Elite

Oct 13

Detroit, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,386

$914

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Today’s best flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Fort Lauderdale to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

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

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Fort Lauderdale - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November offers the lowest median price

Average flight time is 6h 9m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Fort Lauderdale 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

How early should I book Fort Lauderdale to Detroit flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit?

Can I fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit?

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Fort Lauderdale

Flights to Detroit from other cities

Fort Lauderdale to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

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

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

Fort Lauderdale - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November offers the lowest median price

Average flight time is 6h 9m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Fort Lauderdale 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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Oct 09

Sep 25

Sep 17

Sep 25

Sep 24

Dec 02

Jan 07

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

How early should I book Fort Lauderdale to Detroit flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit?