Domestic route
Cheap flights from Orlando to Detroit
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). 959 miles, 2h 25m nonstop.
MCO to DTW at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 959 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLUAWNB69 airlinesDelta, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 38all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Orlando to Detroit
Round trips from $71
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 19.
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 Orlando to Detroit
9 airlines fly nonstop with 38 departures a day combined, plus 1 more with one stop.
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 10 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, ORD, MIA, PHL, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
- Chicago (ORD)AA1 airline
- Miami (MIA)AA1 airline
- Philadelphia (PHL)AA1 airline
- Washington (DCA)AA1 airline
Tips for this route
- Delta, United, Southwest and JetBlue all fly MCO to DTW nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $71; September 2026 is the most expensive at $95 and up, a difference of $24 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% 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.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
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Search Orlando to DetroitOrlando to Detroit: common questions
How long is the flight from Orlando to Detroit?
A nonstop flight from Orlando (MCO) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 2h 25m gate to gate, covering 959 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MCO to DTW?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Orlando (MCO) to Detroit (DTW), with 38 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through CLT, ORD and MIA.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to Detroit?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Orlando (MCO) to Detroit (DTW), starting at $71 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Orlando to Detroit flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. 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 Orlando and Detroit?
Detroit is in the same time zone as Orlando, so there is no clock change. MCO is on America/New York 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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