What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Detroit?

United Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to Detroit at 0 per week, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Detroit. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Which airports serve Detroit?

Flights to Detroit arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Which airports serve Detroit and the surrounding area?

Flights to Detroit usually arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), the main airport serving the city. Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of Detroit include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), Windsor (YQG) and Ann Arbor (ARB). These airports are not in Detroit itself, but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Detroit city centre?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is 27.7 km from Detroit city centre.

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

A good deal on a flight to Detroit is around $2,037 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Detroit?

Air New Zealand is the most popular airline flying to Detroit among KAYAK users, followed by Qantas Airways and United Airlines.

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15:50 - 22:23AKL Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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$2,112United Airlines

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19:50 - 19:40AKL Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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20:20 - 13:52AKL Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 32m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

07:15 - 05:50DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

$2,048Multiple Airlines

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30h 34m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

14:49 - 15:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CHC Christchurch

30h 36m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,104Qantas Airways

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15:50 - 22:23AKL Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 33m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

12:35 - 05:50DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

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15:50 - 22:23AKL Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 33m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

12:35 - 05:50DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$2,107United Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

06:00 - 06:42CHC Christchurch-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 42m2 stops Melbourne San Francisco

10:59 - 09:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CHC Christchurch

28h 26m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

$2,112United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

06:00 - 18:34AKL Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 34m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

13:34 - 14:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 31m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,114Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

06:10 - 16:03CHC Christchurch-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 53m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith San Francisco

08:15 - 09:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CHC Christchurch

55h 10m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

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Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Detroit flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Detroit with more confidence.

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What is the cheapest flight to Detroit?

Auckland to Detroit is the cheapest route at $1,753 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Detroit?

A return flight to Detroit costs $2,438 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Wellington average $2,046, while Auckland runs a bit higher at $2,376.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit at $1,962 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $2,923.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Detroit?

Afternoon flights to Detroit are the cheapest at $2,373 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $2,680.

What is a good deal for flights to Detroit?

Flights under $2,037 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Detroit at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $1,975
•Wellington $2,033.

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When to book flights to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Detroit based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How do I know if a flight to Detroit is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Detroit is around $2,037 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Detroit city centre?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is 27.7 km from Detroit city centre.
Which airports serve Detroit?
Flights to Detroit arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Detroit?
United Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to Detroit at 0 per week, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Detroit. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.
Which airports serve Detroit and the surrounding area?
Flights to Detroit usually arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), the main airport serving the city. Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of Detroit include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), Windsor (YQG) and Ann Arbor (ARB). These airports are not in Detroit itself, but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

For flights to Detroit, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $2,037 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Detroit in September. Return fares historically average $1,954 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
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Shift your departure to midday to save up to $307 per return. Midday flights to Detroit average $2,373 compared to $2,680 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

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