Flying from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Check out your options for leaving Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
The average time for a direct flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Detroit is UTC-4, which is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit.
The busiest route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), with 2 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to DTW is the 23:40 WestJet service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 23:40 with WestJet.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Vancouver to DTW. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Get there in one go from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) operate from here.
When departing from YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with WestJet.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes approximately 33 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Planning to leave from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)? You can book a direct flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) from this popular hub.
Take a direct flight from Vancouver to DTW with WestJet. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of CXH.
Split up your flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and DTW are:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 16 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Vancouver to DTW, take things easy in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
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 reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 8 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from R 2,237 or travel return from just R 3,995. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
We recommend booking 8 months ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Vancouver to DTW then.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Detroit. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Detroit. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Vancouver to DTW during then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Detroit
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One of the best ways to get to know Detroit is to visit its popular attractions. Essential stops include Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Museum and Michigan Central Station.
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