Flying from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
A direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes on average 1 hour 59 minutes. Detroit's timezone is UTC-4 — identical to Atlanta.
Every week, there are 119 flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To be on board as early as possible, take the 05:14 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from ATL to DTW is 23:35 with Spirit Airlines.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between ATL and DTW are:
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is P1,663. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P2,771. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATL to DTW.
The cheapest month for tickets from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ATL? If you've booked an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to central Detroit is about 27 minutes in a car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Detroit. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with the temperature ranging between 15 ºC and 30 ºC. Book your flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ATL to DTW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12 ºC and 3 ºC on average.
More about Detroit
Once you've locked in your flights from ATL to DTW, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Detroit. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Museum and Michigan Central Station are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Detroit itinerary.
Complete your Detroit trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Detroit.
