Flying from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Des Moines International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Detroit is one hour ahead of Des Moines and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Every week, there are 29 Des Moines International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, select the 06:20 Delta Air Lines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 17:25 with Delta Air Lines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DSM to DTW flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Des Moines International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Detroit — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that offers DSM to DTW flights. An exceptional 89.54% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DSM and DTW:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
R 1,810 is currently the best price for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,953. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DSM to DTW.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Des Moines International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
The address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from DSM land on schedule 80.45% of the time.
To reach Des Moines International Airport from central Des Moines, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DSM:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Des Moines International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Grab a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car and discover Detroit and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The street address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Detroit. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Detroit. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Des Moines International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSM to DTW sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Detroit is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres west of Detroit, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
