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Cheapest return flight
£573
Typical prices: £597-£822
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Sun 25/11Wed 5/12
LGW - DTW • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£312
Typical prices: £316-£490
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Wed 10/1
LGW - DTW • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
11 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 43% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Miami (MIA)
Cheapest • Avg £404 (return)
Halifax Intl (YHZ)
Shortest trip • 10h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Detroit (LGW-DTW)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Detroit

Wed, 25 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
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11:55 - 18:33LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 38m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Orlando
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22:23 - 08:15DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
28h 52m1 stop Orlando
£573Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
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10:00 - 00:44LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 44m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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15:02 - 15:45DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
19h 43m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle
£582Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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13:00 - 14:15LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30h 15m3 stops Stockholm Arlanda Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main
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16:05 - 16:20DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
19h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Stockholm Arlanda
£584Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 14 Jan
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11:55 - 08:52LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 57m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Orlando
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20:17 - 10:00DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
32h 43m1 stop Orlando
£593Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct
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10:45 - 17:20LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 35m1 stop Halifax Intl
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17:30 - 09:25DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
10h 55m1 stop Halifax Intl
£594WestJet
Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan
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09:35 - 13:36LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 01m2 stops Orlando Dallas/Fort Worth
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06:00 - 06:50DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
19h 50m1 stop Orlando
£595Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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10:00 - 15:34LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
34h 34m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Orlando Denver Intl
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13:02 - 15:45DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
21h 43m2 stops Orlando Paris Charles de Gaulle
£596Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
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10:00 - 00:44LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 44m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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07:00 - 15:45DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
27h 45m3 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle
£602Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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08:40 - 11:43LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 03m3 stops Zurich Miami Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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06:41 - 17:50DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
30h 09m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami Zurich
£604Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
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11:55 - 09:52LGW  London Gatwick-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 57m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Baltimore/Washington Orlando
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11:30 - 10:55DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LGW London Gatwick
18h 25m3 stops Tampa Baltimore/Washington Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£608Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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

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

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and is 11% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at £412 return.
•August (£788) and July (£775) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 91% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

£312
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

When to book flights from Gatwick to Detroit

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

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

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

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

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

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

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

    • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 69% of one-stop connections
    • Halifax Intl (YHZ) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) – 5% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 2% 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 London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £638 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £778, a difference of £140. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% above the route average of £717. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

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

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

  • Have flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 £573 to £4,022. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £344, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Halifax Intl (YHZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 55m, compared to 11h 38m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) and 13h 06m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

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

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

  • Which car hire options are available at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £23 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo

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

    Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from £597 to £822, with an average of £717 over the past 12 months. Anything below £597 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Friday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average £638 – about £140 less than Thursday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip for January. Fares historically average £412 return in that month – typically £376 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
    - The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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