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£297 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit

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Cheapest return fare
£549
Typical prices: £1,041-£717
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LHR - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£886
Typical prices: £1,114-£875
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 5/5Mon 18/5
LHR - DTW • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Detroit (LHR-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to Detroit 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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Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
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08:15 - 23:46
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20h 31m
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06:10 - 09:30
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22h 20m
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£549JetBlue
Tue, 28 Apr - Sun, 10 May
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08:40 - 22:07
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DTW
18h 27m
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06:10 - 20:45
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9h 35m
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£550JetBlue
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
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20h 37m
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9h 35m
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£552JetBlue
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
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28h 23m
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20h 51m
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£554Multiple Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Tue, 19 May
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£557Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Thu, 14 May
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Fri, 8 May - Thu, 14 May
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9h 35m
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£559JetBlue
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
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£561JetBlue
Sun, 10 May - Thu, 14 May
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£562JetBlue
Mon, 18 May - Mon, 1 Jun
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Heathrow to Detroit flights

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

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

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

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is January, where tickets cost £628 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £857 and £850 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£297
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Heathrow to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Detroit 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 London Heathrow Airport to Detroit flights

  • How do I get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to central Detroit?

    To get to the city centre you can take a taxi or public transport. For taxis, head to the Ground Transportation Center within the airport, from where you can take a metro car or metro cab. Fares to downtown Detroit vary, starting from around $40 (£29). If you prefer to use public transport, you can ride the SMART or AirRide – follow signs for Municipal Transport. Tickets start from around $2 (£1.50) per adult or around $0.50 (£0.40) for youths aged 6 to 18.

  • Can I change or withdraw money at Detroit Airport (DTW)?

    Currently, there are no money exchange services at Detroit Airport (DTW). There are, however, numerous cash points where you can take out money. If you prefer, you can exchange money at Heathrow (LHR). In Terminal 2, there are several Travelex branches open from 06:00 to 22:00, before and after security.

  • Are there any hotels at Detroit Airport (DTW)?

    If you arrive very late and prefer to sleep at the airport, you can opt to stay at the upmarket Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It’s located in the McNamara Terminal. If you’re on a tighter budget, there are lots of alternatives just over 1.5 miles away, such as Delta Hotels by Marriott and the Holiday Inn Detroit Metro Airport.

  • Is there car hire available at Detroit Airport (DTW)?

    If you’d like to hire a car from the airport, you can do so in advance or once you arrive. There are lots of on-site firms, including Avis, Alamo, Budget, Dollar Rent A Car, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. The airport has its own hire car campus, which you can reach via the free shuttle from the Ground Transportation area after baggage reclaim.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was £297 for a one-way ticket and £549 for a return.

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

    Alaska Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Delta, and Air France offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the London Heathrow Airport to Detroit flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Detroit, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Detroit, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Detroit are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of £980 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £883 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 London Heathrow Airport to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Detroit?

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

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

    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 Detroit from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Detroit to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £708 or less one-way and £719 or less round-trip.
  • For travellers heading to Detroit from Heathrow (LHR), your options include flying indirectly via Newark (EWR) and then on to Detroit (DTW) with United Airlines. Alternatively, Air Canada also flies to Detroit (DTW) via Toronto (YYZ).
  • If you don’t mind a longer trip, it may be cheaper to fly a route with two stopovers, such as those offered by Brussels Airlines via Brussels (BRU) and Washington (IAD), or with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) and Boston (BOS), although this trip is longer.
  • If you’re looking for lounges at Heathrow (LHR), any of the airlines listed here depart from Terminal 2, where you’ll find the Plaza Premium Lounge. It’s open every day from 05:00 to 21:00, and entry costs approximately £40 per person.
  • Heathrow offers fast-track passes through security for anyone short on time. Each pass costs around £13 and can be purchased through the airport website.
  • If you’re flying with children, Heathrow has plenty of facilities to make your trip as smooth as possible. There are separate family lanes for security, and the Stay & Play play area is suitable for kids up to 9 years old. Lots of restaurants and cafes also provide free children’s meals.
  • For flyers seeking special assistance at Heathrow (LHR), you should inform your airline at least 48h before departure to make arrangements.
  • For those with invisible disabilities, such as cognitive impairments, you can collect a lanyard in the check-in area, behind Hall C. This will let airport staff know you may need help.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Heathrow to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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London Heathrow 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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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to London Heathrow

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 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Detroit

 
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7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1493 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.6Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.3Food
8.4Crew
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

6.0 Goodpuravi, Apr 2026
MLA - AMS
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

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

I had a great experience flying with JetBlue and would always choose JetBlue over the other airlines. I am also very bummed that they will discontinue flying to Belize very soon. SAD

We were delayed and had to circle due to weather and had to divert for fuel. While I understand that you can’t control the weather I would have appreciated knowing that the crew wasn’t going to run out of hours and then having to spend the night in the Raleigh airport.

Messy plane that was falling apart Small screens that didn't work

I was traveling with two small kids and our TV s were the only ones not working. Informed the flight attendant who did nothing about them.

They forced me to check my hand luggage at the gate.

I specifically choose not to check bags to ensure I can proceed directly to ground transportation upon arrival. However, due to a recurring lack of cabin space, I was again forced to gate-check my rolling luggage after going through my luggage to take out electronics and batteries. This practice unilaterally changes the service agreement made at the time of purchase. JetBlue needs to find a better way to manage overhead space that honors the carry-on baggage allowance.

Still hasn’t left. Why are you asking how it was?

Flight was good wish there were more snacks options for such a long flight but stewardesses were very pleasant as was flight crew.

I was denied a plastic fork to eat my food and was told plastic forks are for paying customers who buy Jet Blue’s food. So I had to make a utensil out of a cup so nourish my body. Like a refugee. Because decency is dead.

I was especially impressed without efficiently the crew got passengers on and off. One of the stewards was slightly gruff, I thought. No big deal but that's what I noticed.

The most uncomfortable seat i’ve ever had on a flight

Waiting area on top of stairs before Boarding the bus wasn’t great. Took a long time to load the bus to gate.

The real reason why the flying experience with Icelandair ---was mediocre was because of not being able to enter DC airspace yesterday evening. This obviously was out of your control and do realize this is a safety issue. I did notice---that everything was being done to get us to Washington Dulles and we did arrive at Dulles SAFELY with just a 4 hour delay. Thank you!

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.

Overall satisfied and would fly with them again. They could improve the check-in efficiency at BOS, we got backed up because it seemed there were passengers requiring much more time for check in.

The customer service was unbeatable from the wheelchair assist team to the flight attendants. The pilot also did an excellent job managing the turbulence.

Delays at check-in, seemed like they were short ground staff at the time and some passengers needed extra processing.

Food - Non-Existent. You pay for everything. It is strictly Pay-to-Play!

The Experience Was Torture Spend a few extra dollars and avoid Icelandair at all costs. There is absolutely no refreshments, no food, no drinks. Only water, coffee, tea are free and at only half a tiny cup. Entertainment is limited selection of films, shows and mostly outdated. The seats are smaller than usual, with no cushion, no pillows, no blankets. First time in my life have I witness an airline asking for donations in spare change for a charity. With all the money Icelandair saves by starving the passenger, they can afford to give this charity on their own.

Everything was spectacular except the boarding. It was just a mob of people while all groups were called over the public address system.

The Britts are wonderful to fly with and the crew were very hospitable. Again, I really wish they had been able to retrieve my carryon bag from baggage claim before the flight so I could be in a less worrisome state of mind, but that's not on them. I completely understand. The window seats with the dimmable windows were very cool!

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

food options were terrible. for a 10-hour flight, there should be 2 decent meals. Also, flight attendants should come around with drinks more than just at the meals.

Smooth flight. The seats were comfortable but the reclining mechanism didn't work very well. My wife's seat required the flight attendant to push the seat forward while she pushed the button. The leg support didn't want to return to its home under the seat. I ordered the diabetic meal which was full of carbs. It was low in sugar but carbs turn into sugar so was it really diabetic? Overall the flight was pleasant, long but pleasant.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

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