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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London 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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Fri, 26 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
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£427Icelandair
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21:25 - 19:20LHR-DTW
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08:25 - 20:26LHR-DTW
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£463JetBlue
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10:00 - 15:50LCY-DTW
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16:30 - 07:15DTW-LCY
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£712Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
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09:20 - 15:50LCY-DTW
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16:37 - 17:20DTW-LCY
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£719Virgin Atlantic
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Virgin's Upper Class offers fully flat beds, private suites, and an onboard bar for socializing.


Virgin's Premium Class offers wider seats, priority boarding, and enhanced meal service.

KLM

KLM's Premium Comfort offers 48 cm wide seats, 20 cm recline, and 13.3-inch screens.


KLM's World Business Class features lay-flat seats with direct aisle access and 16-18” screens.

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Air France's Economy offers 31-inch seat pitch, headrests, and personal screens with entertainment.


Air France's Premium cabin includes SkyPriority benefits and meals by French chefs on long-hauls.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

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

The cheapest return flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport costs £479 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Detroit on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to London, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London 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 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is March, where tickets cost £681 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £879 and £856 respectively.

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

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 £829 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London 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 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Detroit

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£253
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Detroit

When to book flights from London to Detroit

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

  • What flight routes operate between London and Detroit?

    There are several routes to choose from when flying from London to Detroit. Direct flights are operated by a variety of airlines and run from London Heathrow International. JetBlue operates flights between Gatwick and Detroit with a single layover in Boston en route, while Lufthansa offers flights with a layover in Frankfurt. Flights with Finnair typically have a single layover at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between London Heathrow and Detroit.

  • How do I get from Detroit Airport to the city centre?

    Detroit Airport offers two transport methods to get to the city centre if you're not driving yourself or hiring a car. A quick and convenient option is to catch a taxi from the taxi rank on Level 4, in the middle of the Ground Transportation Center. A much more affordable option is to catch the bus from the Ground Transportation Center at the North Terminal of the airport. The SMART bus company operates buses regularly, which take around 50min to reach the city centre.

  • What is the luggage allowance on these flights?

    If you're taking a flight with a low-cost airline, bear in mind that luggage generally costs extra per check-in piece. On standard airlines, you can expect the standard economy allowance to be 30 kg check-in and one carry-on piece of luggage. 40 kg is the usual business-class allowance, while the limit for first class is generally 50 kg.

  • What documents do I need to fly from London to Detroit?

    As a British citizen with a full passport, you'll need to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), or visa waiver. Your passport will need to be valid for the duration of your stay.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was £341 for a one-way ticket and £573 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Detroit?

    There are 4 airports in London (London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, and London Stansted.) and only 1 airport in Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County). The cheapest flights are generally found on the London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight route.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Detroit?

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

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

    There are direct flights from London 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 £799 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from London 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 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 with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Detroit to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £869 or less one-way and £726 or less round-trip.
  • If you're staying close to the city centre, consider booking flights from London City Airport (LCY) or London Heathrow Airport (LHR), as these are easy to access. London City typically has the more expensive flights, whereas London Heathrow usually offers more frequent daily flights.
  • London Gatwick (LGW) is the second busiest airport in London and is often the preferred airport, especially for those who want to avoid the large number of people at Heathrow. London Gatwick also works in conjunction with several low-cost airlines, so flights from here are often more affordable than from the other London airports.
  • London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London Stansted all have express trains that transit passengers from the city to the respective airports. The Heathrow Express travels from London Paddington Station to Heathrow in around 15min. The Gatwick Express runs from London Victoria and takes around 30min, while the Stansted Express runs from London Liverpool Street and takes close to 45min.
  • Be aware of self-transfer flights between London and Detroit, which are sometimes cheaper. These flights run from Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick and require that you collect your luggage and re-check it during your layovers en route. To avoid the hassle of self-transfer, ensure your flights include transferring your luggage.
  • If you're planning on hiring a car at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), you'll find ground transportation to the hire car campus located on Lucas Drive, on the northeast corner of the airport. Several well-known car hire companies operate out of the airport, including Budget, Avis, Alamo and Hertz.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Detroit?

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

Monday

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Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

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Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

Delta

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to London

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

Delta

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Detroit

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Detroit? 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.
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KLMOverall score based on 1387 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

2.0 MediocrePeter, Aug 2025SAN - AMS
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Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

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.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

This was an absolutely exceptional flight. The flight attendants were extremely attentive and very friendly. They seemed to go out of their way to make us comfortable and to make sure that we had everything we needed., We were in business and were very happy with the size and the details for our pods. We would definitely recommend Finnair and will definitely be flying with them again.

We had an excellent trip with Finnair. This was our first time and we’re very pleased. The only issue was with the boarding - it was a little bit confusing and needs a little bit of streamlining.

Crew very lovely. Arrived an hour late due to bad weather. We were given new tickets to an other flight but it could have been organised better, so we did not have to run through the whole airport to.

Flight delayed over an hour. They said they would hold our connection but then did not.

Major problems checking in at Alaska counter. They could not find our booking code because it came from Finnair.

Do not use KAYAK or Finair for future travel. Unless you purchase the tickets directly from the airline, you were going to have a difficult time checking in. Kayak canceled my flights twice and ended up causing great difficulty in me getting back from Europe because they double sold my tickets between American Airlines and Finair. The event caused significant delays and led to me having to rebook my flights.

Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

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

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I paid extra for a seat closer to the front. The TV didn’t work at all for the entire flight. Would have been nice to know before I purchased an “upgraded “ seat

It was great. I had never flown on JetBlue before, but would be very happy to fly with them in the future.

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

The captain gave good announcements and the flight attendants were friendly. The WiFi was pretty good. The plane itself looked very old inside and the seats were very uncomfortable. The screens in the seat backs were the smallest I’ve ever seen. There were so many loud and obnoxious kids on this flight and the parents didn’t do much to try to quiet them down. Some had videos and games on tablets with higher than necessary volume going the whole time.

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

My JetBlue experience was nice. The flights ran on time, the aircraft was clean and comfortable, and the flight attendants were attentive. My only issue, which is isolated to the low-cost (budget) option at JetBlue, is that the check in process makes the user feel that they have to buy their seats. The seats offered for purchase are upgrades from the budget seats you get (which are essentially the last seats remaining). The interface should not make it feel like you must purchase a seat.

The plane was late to leave.. Internet was lousy. TV was not working. when we arrived, We stayed on the plane for a long time before we got to the gate. It took us a long time to retrieve our luggage because they didn’t know what carousel to send them to. It was a bad experience.

flight cancelled after 2 delays. left us sitting in JFK at 1am. no customer service to assist rebooking.

To not have food or proper snacks on a 5 hour flight was the worst.

I especially liked the lead crew officer. His boarding and safety announcements were made with a bit of novelty and humor. The flight also left the gate 10 minutes early and we landed about 20 minutes early… It was a delightful flight…

Best smelling onboard bathrooms ever. Even after use the whole flight. Biggest overhead bins. Most legroom in economy class. Great Icelandiic music. Really nice staff. Icelandair is awesome! (Don’t fly Air Canada! During the strike they lied about no flights available (I booked this flight myself) and hid the process to get money back on their website by obscuring menu titles, then made it difficult and time consuming to fill out. I’m Canadian. Don’t trust Air Canada!

It was good. The air plane is clean and staff were friendly.

Worst airline I’ve ever flown. Delayed 5.5 hrs, missed connecting flight, and missed an entire day of vacation. Zero customer service

Boarded with no problems. Sat on the tarmac for an hour before taking off. We were the last ones on our connecting flight. Didn't think we were going to make it. Our flight to Iceland was similarly delayed. When we've flown other airlines, pilots have tried to make up time while in the air. This doesn't seem to be something that Icelandair does. We made all of our flights, but it was stressful and we didn't think it was going to happen based on the time we arrived.

The flight was delayed and as a consequence we missed our connecting flight. Were stuck for another 6h in Reykyavik. Appreciated that we got a generous food voucher at least. Would have liked to see more information upon arrival including a person waiting for connecting flight travellers and informing already that we will not catch the flight and directing us to the office dealing with the matter; unfortunately that didnt happen and we hence first needed to find out whether flight had indeed left already and then locate the adequate office to help us with booking us on the next connecting flight. Also my suitcase broke and it is not clear whether it is happened on the leg with Iceland Air from DC to Reykyavik or on the leg with Lufthansa from Reykyavik to Frankfurt. Finally, understood that it is a low cost company but at least provision of earplugs for free would have been nice, instead of making them buy.

Great experience on Icelandair flight from Newark to Amsterdam by way of Reykjavík. Courteous and professional staff. Food was solid. Service - outstanding. Cabin was a little warm.

Good service. No complementary food for international flight. WiFi kinda pricey. Got the job done for the right price.

Still one of my favorite airlines, but the entertainment options were a bit lacking. It didn't help that my screen didn't work on one of the legs of the trip.

The plane was very small and the aisle was so narrow that every time someone walked by they rubbed against me, so it was very uncomfortable.

Overall good for an economy fare. IMO the movie selection could be improved. Great that you can now connect bluetooth headphones to the entertainment system.

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