Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
The timezone in Detroit is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of St Louis.
Flights from STL to DTW start at 06:29 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 21:50 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 45 weekly Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your STL to DTW flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Travelling to Detroit (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Southwest Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for STL to DTW flights, with 86.81% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STL and DTW:
Chicago Midway International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight is ج.م. 2,527. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ج.م. 5,066. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from STL to DTW, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Of the flights that depart from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, 78.04% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport from central St Louis, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near STL? If you've booked an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Reserve a hotel near DTW if you have a late Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and venture far and wide through Detroit and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The street address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Detroit. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Detroit in February.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from STL to DTW around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United States, head for Columbus, roughly 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are among the biggest draws.
