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

American Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to Detroit at 0 per week, while United Airlines 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 $2,249 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 is the cheapest flight to Detroit?

Auckland to Detroit is the cheapest route at $1,988 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?

On average, a return flight from New Zealand to Detroit costs $2,614, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Auckland average $2,572, while Nelson runs a bit higher at $2,692.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit at $2,310 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $3,151.

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

Afternoon flights to Detroit are the cheapest at $2,390 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $2,775.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Detroit?

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

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14:50 - 06:35AKL Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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19:50 - 23:44AKL Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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14:50 - 06:35AKL Auckland Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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What is the cheapest flight to Detroit?: Auckland to Detroit is the cheapest route at $1,988 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? Average and cheapest price for all return flights to Detroit from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: On average, a return flight from New Zealand to Detroit costs $2,614, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Auckland average $2,572, while Nelson runs a bit higher at $2,692.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit?: Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Detroit at $2,310 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $3,151.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Detroit? Average price for all return flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: Afternoon flights to Detroit are the cheapest at $2,390 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $2,775.

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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 $2,249 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?
American Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to Detroit at 0 per week, while United Airlines 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, a good return fare is around $2,249. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Detroit in April. Return fares historically average $1,804, making April the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
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Shift your departure to midday to save up to $385 on a return flight. Midday flights to Detroit average $2,390 compared to $2,775 for morning flights.

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