Book cheap flights to Detroit, Michigan with Globehunters and explore ‘Motor City’, the home of the modern automobile and the Motown Sound.

Detroit is best known for being the city where Henry Ford’s ground-breaking Model T car rolled off the production line and set the standard for the cars that we drive today, as well as being home to the Motown record label which brought such artists as Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder into the mainstream.

One of the major hubs of the Midwest, there’s plenty to see and do in Detroit, whether it be Hitsville U.S.A. (the original Motown headquarters), the Detroit Museum of Art, Renaissance Center, or taking in a game at Ford Field or the Joe Louis Arena.

The city is also home to some fantastic architecture, one of the biggest theatre districts in the US, plenty of great green spaces, and a whole host of cultural attractions.

There’s also a diverse and exciting nightlife scene once the sun goes down, with a booming music scene and three casinos if you’re feeling lucky.

So read on to find out more, or check out our first class flights and business class flights to Detroit now.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Detroit

Before you go, here are five of the most important things to know before packing your bags for Motor City.

Time Difference: GMT -5 Hours
Currency: USD ($)
Native Language: English
Weather: Average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C, with an average annual rainfall of 31 inches over 133 days
Sales Tax: 6%

Flying to Detroit from the UK

Here’s everything you’ll need to know when booking flights to Detroit from the UK, including flight times and entry requirements.

Flight Times

Direct flights to Detroit are only available from London Heathrow with Delta Air Lines, with the average flight taking a little over eight and a half hours.

From other departure cities such as Manchester, you can catch a connecting flight with stopovers in cities such as Orlando, New York and Chicago, with the journey taking around 12-13 hours.

Entry Requirements

The Visa Waiver Programme allows UK citizens to travel to the US for up to 90 days without a visa for tourism, certain types of business and for onward travel to other countries, with certain exceptions.

You should check that you’re eligible and make an online application at least 72 hours before you intend to travel, and you can do this at the ESTA website.

If you don’t qualify, you can apply for a visa at the US Embassy or Consulate before travelling.

It’s also worth noting that there are certain limits on bringing some medication into the US, which you can check here.

Airlines That Fly to Detroit

Currently, Delta is the only airline offering direct flights to Detroit from the UK, although many others offer connecting flights, such as:
- Virgin Atlantic
- American Airlines
- Air Canada
- Air France

The Airport 

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

Detroit Metro Airport is located about 26 miles west of the city, in the suburb of Romulus. Seeing as this is the Motor City, and the public transport can be a pain, the majority of visitors choose to hire a car and make the half hour drive east on Interstate 94.
There are also taxis available through MetroCab with an average cost of $48 (£39) or an hourly bus route, with a Commuter Rail system planned for the future.

Popular Routes

Popular routes to Detroit from the UK include:

- London to Detroit flights
- Manchester to Detroit flights

10 Detroit Must-Dos

Here are our top ten recommendations for the things which you should try and cram into your visit to Detroit:

- Detroit Institute of Arts
- Belle Isle Park
- Hitsville U.S.A.
- Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
- Detroit Historical Museum
- Renaissance Center
- Fox Theatre
- Ford Field
- Greektown Casino Hotel
- MGM Grand Detroit

Book Cheap Flights to Detroit with Globehunters

So if you’re looking to head to Motor City yourself, be sure to compare fares with us here at Globehunters to ensure that you get the best possible deal on your flights, hotel and car hire.
Our experienced team of travel consultants will be more than happy to assist you so give us a call today!