Flying from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out your options for flying out of this terminal when booking flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
4 hours 17 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
The most popular route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), with 52 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SEA to DTW is the 05:30 Delta service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 23:15 with Delta.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Seattle to DTW. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Fly without interruptions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Direct flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) operate from here.
Book your direct flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with Alaska Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from SEA.
From the centre of Seattle, SEA is approximately 23 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
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Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)? Browse the fares jetting out of Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE).
From LKE, direct flights from Seattle to DTW are offered by Delta.
You can get to LKE from the centre of Seattle in approximately 11 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 23 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
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About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
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Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 27 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 8 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is ₹ 8,487. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 15,215. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book 8 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score flight tickets from Seattle to DTW then.
The cheapest month for tickets from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Detroit in February when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Detroit. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Seattle to DTW sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -12ºC and 3ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Seattle to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
More about Detroit
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Museum and Michigan Central Station are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Detroit itinerary.
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