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£242 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to London

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to London departing on 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£656
Typical prices: £877-£555
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 22/9Tue 29/9
DTW - LHR • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£816
Typical prices: £1,141-£787
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 12/7Tue 21/7
DTW - LHR • Direct
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Air France's Economy includes 31-inch seat pitch.
Virgin Atlantic's Economy Delight has extra legroom.
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to London (DTW-LON)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Detroit to London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Detroit to London

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:15 - 17:40
DTW
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LHR
24h 25m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
06:40 - 22:02
LHR
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DTW
20h 22m
2 stops
£656Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:50 - 22:10
DTW
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STN
20h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 18:45
STN
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DTW
36h 55m
1 stop
£656Turkish Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 18:25
DTW
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LGW
19h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 21:40
LGW
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DTW
30h 05m
3 stops
£656Multiple Airlines
Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 09:25
DTW
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LGW
10h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 21:25
LGW
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DTW
28h 25m
3 stops
£657Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
SWISS Logo
12:35 - 08:40
DTW
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LCY
15h 05m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
09:15 - 20:25
LCY
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DTW
16h 10m
2 stops
£788SWISS
Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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12:35 - 08:40
DTW
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LCY
15h 05m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
09:15 - 20:25
LCY
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DTW
16h 10m
2 stops
£822SWISS
Tue, 8 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
KLM Logo
16:35 - 07:55
DTW
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LCY
10h 20m
1 stop
KLM Logo
10:00 - 16:59
LCY
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DTW
11h 59m
1 stop
£829KLM
Sun, 2 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:05 - 07:15
DTW
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LCY
16h 10m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
07:45 - 16:57
LCY
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DTW
14h 12m
1 stop
£832Virgin Atlantic
Sun, 2 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
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10:05 - 08:50
DTW
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LCY
17h 45m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
07:45 - 17:37
LCY
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DTW
14h 52m
2 stops
£839Virgin Atlantic
Sun, 11 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
KLM Logo
18:20 - 09:30
DTW
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LCY
10h 10m
1 stop
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10:00 - 17:19
LCY
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DTW
12h 19m
1 stop
£851KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Detroit to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London departing in September.

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London costs £861 on the route between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to London?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Detroit to London, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London is August, where tickets cost £38 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £436 and £411 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £745 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Detroit to London

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£242
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Detroit to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to London

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London was £242 for a one-way ticket and £656 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to London?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to London flight route: WestJet Encore, Air France, Alaska Airlines, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Sun Country Air, Scandinavian Airlines, Iberia, American Airlines, Air Canada, Finnair, and Delta.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to London?

    The Airbus A330-900neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to London?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and London.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to London?

    There are direct flights from Detroit to London on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to London, Virgin Atlantic or JetBlue?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to London are Virgin Atlantic and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of £798 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £518 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to Detroit? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £525 or less one-way and £908 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to London?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to London.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to London

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to London? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 689 reviews
7.5Entertainment
6.9Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
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Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Mar 2026
BOS - LIS
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Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Boarding was easy. Provided drinks and snacks. Good aircraft and staff

Not very happy because of the long delaying which causes our luggages were not on the connection flight and nearly missed our connection flight.

JetBlue was good. Kayak offered us a deal if we bundled the rental car. This was a complete scam. Kayak said the total was $222... but when we went to pick up the car the agent at Rent a wreck said that we had to pay "fees and taxes" for a grand total of $750. I would recommend not using kayak or rent a wreck. They are both complicit in this scam. JetBlue worked out well.

It was good. I’m very disappointed that they don’t give commentary ear pods for the movie. I forgot mine at home

Great price, easy check in, love the free drinks and snacks, and nice crew. The only negative part was waiting for your seat assignment 5 minutes before boarding, and the seats are a bit uncomfortable.

What a great flight. Seats were more comfortable than other airlines. Flight was full but very easy to navigate. No stress no drama

Flight was quick, less time than expected, and the attendants all friendly and helpful. We had paid extra for more leg room and were very comfortable. Haven't flown JetBlue in quite a while. Glad to be back!

All airline travel outside of First or Business class is an ordeal to be endured. This trip was ok, small o, small k.

TV was broken and could not shut it off. The flicking was bother me and gave me a headache. The WiFi wouldn’t work correctly, I was able to text but not search the web or surf social media. The plane itself had a lot of wear and tear it is due for an update.

JetBlue not only has the most comfortable planes, but also used to have the best customer service. Lorie Wright, the lady at the gate was very rude not only to me, but to other passengers as well. Her colleague, the gentleman was also not very friendly. They both were acting like they were doing passengers a favor. The crew on board was very nice.

The Check-in process at CDG was confusing and the crew was not helpful. But the flight was on-time and that is most important to me.

On-time arrivals and departures. Crew helpful and friendly. Yet everything costs extra: seat selection, food, even airphones!

I am not going to fillo this out for each leg of my trip. My first review holds for the experience

The movie choices were poor. The worst problem is the treatment of passengers durinng pre-boarding. In one case the primes were checked in and sent down the boarding tunnek only to stand waiting there while the plane is cleaned. In the second case the bus was loaded, the doors closed and just stood there unmoving like sardeines in a tin for over TEN minutes. In both cases it was rough on us old guys who find standing for long periods trying.. In other words, Donnt just stack us up and forget us.

I had no idea that my ticket only paid for my right to get on the plane. They charged me $130 for my carry-on bag because it was 1 inch too big she claimed but it wasn’t! Then they wanted another fee for everything. I had no idea that Icelandair had changed to such a bargain basement airline. I was very disappointed.

Screen didn't work, and neither did the button to tilt the seat even though the seat was comfortable

Second time with Saga Premium, everything was fab, but the entertainment centre on both my flights didn't work, plus the seat on the NY to Rek flight (Airbus) was so solid and so uncomfortable. The 737Max flight's seat was much, much better.

I’m considering never flying with Iceland Air again. The seats in economy are torture. Now you only get water, coffee and tea for free- really? No food, not a single peanut. The passport line was insane, everyone was worried about catching their connecting flight. This was the third time I’ve barely made my connection, had to run. It can’t be that my choice is to use the bathroom (during the 50 minutes between flights) or make my flight. SO stressful! Ugh.

The staff was kind and helpful. There was no food, and you needed to bring your own earphones to use the entertainment, which I didn’t know.

They wouldn’t check in my luggage even though I had one checked bag prepaid. So I took my bag to the gate and tried to check it in there and two employees scolded me for bringing a large bag to the gate. I told them I was trying to check it in and that it was prepaid, and they said they couldn’t guarantee that it would arrive at my destination but they finally let me drop it off when boarding the plane and pick it up right after exiting the plane. There was no food, and there was no entertainment.

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