International route
Cheap flights from London to Detroit
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). 3,756 miles, 8h nonstop.
LHR to DTW 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
- 8hnonstop, 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
- Tuesday21% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 5h behindDetroit vs London
London to Detroit
Round trips from $307
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 13.
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 London to Detroit
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?
London 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 $307; September 2026 is the most expensive at $402 and up, a difference of $95 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Sunday 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.
- Detroit is 5 hours behind London. A morning departure lands in Detroit with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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Search London to DetroitLondon to Detroit: common questions
How long is the flight from London to Detroit?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 8h 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 LHR to DTW?
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic operate nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Detroit (DTW), 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 London to Detroit?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from London (LHR) to Detroit (DTW), starting at $307 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book London to Detroit 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 London and Detroit?
Detroit is 5 hours behind London. LHR is on Europe/London time and DTW on America/Detroit time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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