How long does it take to fly to Detroit?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Kentucky you fly out of and what airport in Detroit you fly into. For example, flying from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 16m on average. On the other hand, flying from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 22m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kentucky to Detroit?

Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Kentucky to Detroit

How many flights depart from Kentucky to Detroit on average per day?

As of April 2026, 70 flights take off from Kentucky and land in Detroit each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 59% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Kentucky to Detroit on average per week?

493 flights are operational weekly from Kentucky to Detroit as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kentucky to Detroit?

Prices for flights from Kentucky to Detroit were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kentucky to Detroit?

As of April 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Kentucky to Detroit.

How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to Detroit?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The required travel and health documents for your Detroit trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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3:24 pm - 10:58 am

BNA

DTW

18h 34m

1 stop

10:27 pm - 3:55 pm

DTW

BNA

18h 28m

1 stop

$151Frontier

Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26

3:32 pm - 12:46 am

CVG

DTW

9h 14m

1 stop

1:42 pm - 6:36 pm

DTW

CVG

4h 54m

1 stop

$160Frontier

Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20

1:54 pm - 4:34 pm

BNA

DTW

1h 40mnonstop

8:47 pm - 9:27 pm

DTW

BNA

1h 40mnonstop

$177Delta

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5

3:40 pm - 6:20 pm

BNA

DTW

1h 40mnonstop

6:15 am - 6:50 am

DTW

BNA

1h 35mnonstop

$184Southwest

Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25

2:27 pm - 10:32 pm

BNA

DTW

7h 05m

1 stop

8:15 am - 1:29 pm

DTW

BNA

6h 14m

1 stop

$185Spirit Airlines

Sat, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 14

5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

BNA

DTW

4h 30m

1 stop

12:40 pm - 1:15 pm

DTW

BNA

1h 35mnonstop

$187Southwest

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5

3:27 pm - 11:59 pm

BNA

DTW

7h 32m

1 stop

1:20 pm - 7:35 pm

DTW

BNA

7h 15m

1 stop

$193Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 18

1:15 pm - 10:31 am

TYS

DTW

21h 16m

1 stop

10:09 am - 5:30 pm

DTW

TYS

31h 21m

2 stops

$256Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19

12:42 pm - 10:37 pm

SDF

DTW

9h 55m

2 stops

6:50 am - 5:04 pm

DTW

SDF

10h 14m

2 stops

$329Spirit Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 18

7:40 am - 9:08 am

LEX

DTW

1h 28mnonstop

8:45 am - 10:08 am

DTW

LEX

1h 23mnonstop

$339Delta

Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3

Frontier flights from Kentucky to Detroit

Our best Frontier deals on Kentucky to Detroit flight tickets

Frontier

Apr 23

BNA3:24 pmNashville Intl

18h 34m

1 stop

DTW10:58 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 26

DTW10:27 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 28m

1 stop

BNA3:55 pmNashville Intl

$151

Frontier

Apr 17

CVG3:32 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

9h 14m

1 stop

DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 20

DTW1:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 54m

1 stop

CVG6:36 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$160

Frontier

Jun 10

CVG12:54 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

11h 48m

1 stop

DTW12:42 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Jun 14

DTW2:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 47m

1 stop

CVG11:49 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$163

Delta flights from Kentucky to Detroit

Our best Delta deals on Kentucky to Detroit flight tickets

Delta

Jun 4

CVG12:00 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

1h 15m

DTW1:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Jun 25

DTW12:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 15m

CVG1:35 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$299

Delta

Apr 24

CVG6:02 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

1h 13m

DTW7:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

May 1

DTW6:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 18m

CVG8:00 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$319

Delta

Jul 23

TYS7:11 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson

1h 46m

DTW8:57 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Jul 27

DTW4:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 42m

TYS5:55 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

$339

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NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/23

3:24 pm-10:58 am

1 stop18h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

10:27 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$151

CincinnatiDetroit

CVG - DTW

CVGDTW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 4/17

3:32 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

1:42 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$160

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/28

1:54 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

8:47 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$177

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/22

3:40 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

6:15 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$184

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Sat 4/11

2:27 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

8:15 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$185

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/28

5:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

12:40 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$187

NashvilleDetroit

BNA - DTW

BNADTW

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/1

3:27 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

1:20 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$193

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 4/17

1:15 pm-10:31 am

1 stop21h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/19

10:09 am-5:30 pm

2 stops31h 21m

$256

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/14

12:42 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/18

6:50 am-5:04 pm

2 stops10h 14m

$329

Quickest round-trip

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 4/30

7:40 am-9:08 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/3

8:45 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$339

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Detroit from Kentucky is on a Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as $479. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Kentucky to Detroit for around $788.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Kentucky to Detroit when you can find flight prices for as low as $527. Flying to Detroit in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $807 on average. Flights to Detroit from Kentucky at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Kentucky to Detroit flight route?

Fly from Louisville Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County for the best Kentucky - Detroit flight prices

What cabin class options are available on Kentucky to Detroit flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Kentucky to Detroit flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Kentucky to Detroit flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Kentucky to Detroit.

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Best Price Found	$226
Fastest flight time	1h 12m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Detroit	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Detroit from Kentucky in the past 72 hours is $226. The best round-trip flight deal from Kentucky to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $378.

The fastest flight from Kentucky to Detroit takes 1h 12m

Direct flights go from Kentucky to Detroit every day.

There is 1 airport in Detroit. From Kentucky there are direct flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Kentucky to Detroit

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kentucky to Detroit?
Prices for flights from Kentucky to Detroit were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kentucky to Detroit?
As of April 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Kentucky to Detroit.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to Detroit?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to Detroit.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?
The required travel and health documents for your Detroit trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Kentucky to Detroit?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Kentucky and Detroit, the leading plane model is Embraer 175, making up 17.67% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 with 17.67%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 6.39%, and Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) with 5.26%.

Best airlines flying from Kentucky to Detroit

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $199	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,368 reviews		Search Delta flights

Roseville

Port Huron

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