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Cheapest return flight
£659
Typical prices: £537-£858
Turkish Airlines
Mon 22/10Sun 28/10
DTW - LGW • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£160
Typical prices: £241-£367
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/1
DTW - LGW • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and London Gatwick Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 49% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 46% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Miami (MIA)
Cheapest • Avg £433 (return)
Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF)
Shortest trip • 10h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Gatwick (DTW-LGW)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Detroit to Gatwick

Thu, 22 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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16:21 - 09:55DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
36h 34m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Istanbul
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10:05 - 19:00LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
36h 55m1 stop Istanbul
£659Turkish Airlines
Wed, 23 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan
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07:50 - 06:50DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
42h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando
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12:35 - 01:07LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 32m1 stop Orlando
£661Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
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14:53 - 10:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
14h 07m1 stop Orlando
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09:45 - 09:19LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 34m1 stop Orlando
£664Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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20:59 - 06:20DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
52h 21m2 stops Orlando Newark
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10:10 - 11:40LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 30m1 stop Orlando
£664Multiple Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
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16:35 - 09:15DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
35h 40m1 stop Orlando
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11:55 - 11:40LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 45m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Orlando
£666Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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18:51 - 10:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
34h 09m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando
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09:50 - 15:34LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 44m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl
£667Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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16:05 - 22:25DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
25h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Berlin Brandenburg
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20:05 - 14:15LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 10m2 stops Berlin Brandenburg Frankfurt am Main
£670Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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09:00 - 06:55DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
16h 55m1 stop Orlando
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12:35 - 18:49LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 14m1 stop Orlando
£670Multiple Airlines
Sun, 14 Mar - Tue, 23 Mar
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21:05 - 22:35DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
21h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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06:30 - 19:00LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 30m1 stop Istanbul
£671Turkish Airlines
Thu, 11 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb
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20:05 - 16:30DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
15h 25m1 stop Istanbul
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17:25 - 18:00LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 35m1 stop Istanbul
£672Turkish Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Return flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport start at £659. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £537 to £858. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £659 on Turkish Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport and is 21% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

When are prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 49% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

£160
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to Gatwick

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Gatwick based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 3,773 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight?

    Return flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport range from £537 to £858, with an average of £689 over the past 12 months. Anything below £537 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of £689. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £659 to £5,219. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £197, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

    London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • GREEN MOTION
    • DRIVALIA
    • U-Save
    • Europcar
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 56% of one-stop connections
    • Halifax Intl (YHZ) – 23% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 3% of one-stop connections

    Boston Logan Intl (BOS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    On the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 31%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £546 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £780 – a £234 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

    Flying via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 50m, compared to 10h 54m via Halifax Intl (YHZ) and 12h 54m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

  • What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and London Gatwick Airport?

    London Gatwick Airport is 5 hours ahead of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (British Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in London Gatwick Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average £546 – about £234 less than Friday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 49% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport trip for February. Fares historically average £373 return in that month – typically £481 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport.
    - Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport

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