International route
Cheap flights from Detroit to London
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). 3,756 miles, 7h 15m nonstop.
DTW to LHR at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,756 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 7h 15mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLVS2 airlinesDelta, Virgin Atlantic
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday17% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 5h aheadLondon vs Detroit
Detroit to London
Round trips from $300
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Detroit to London
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 12 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $75
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHL, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, MCO · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAH, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- New York (JFK)AAB62 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
- Miami (MIA)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
DetroitLondon has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only Delta and Virgin Atlantic fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through ORD or JFK is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $300; September 2026 is the most expensive at $388 and up, a difference of $88 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 17% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- London is 5 hours ahead of Detroit. Expect to lose 5 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
London: The most-flown transatlantic route, for good reason
London is the busiest international destination from the US, with nonstops from more than 30 American cities into Heathrow and Gatwick. The museums are free, the theater is world-class and the Tube reaches everything — including Heathrow.
Best time to visit: May–June and September are mild with long days; July–August is warm and busy. December has Christmas markets and lights. January–March is cold and gray but fares can drop below $500 round trip.
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Search Detroit to LondonDetroit to London: common questions
How long is the flight from Detroit to London?
A nonstop flight from Detroit (DTW) to London (LHR) takes about 7h 15m gate to gate, covering 3,756 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to LHR?
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic operate nonstop flights from Detroit (DTW) to London (LHR), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ORD, JFK and DFW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to London?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Detroit (DTW) to London (LHR), starting at $300 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Detroit to London flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Detroit and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of Detroit. DTW is on America/Detroit time and LHR on Europe/London time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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