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Flight deals from Detroit Wayne County to London Heathrow

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Detroit Wayne County to London Heathrow? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.$1,119 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,119, select.
London.$1,126 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec, returning Wed, 14 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,126, select.
London.$1,126 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,126, select.
London.$1,126 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,126, select.
London.$1,126 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,126, select.
London.$1,126 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Jan, returning Tue, 27 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,126, select.
London.$1,127 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,127, select.
London.$1,130 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,130, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to London Heathrow

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to London Heathrow flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from $1,285
Jun
from $1,389
Jul
from $1,526
Aug
from $1,126
Sep
from $1,130
Oct
from $1,119
Nov
from $1,126
Dec
from $1,222
Jan
from $1,126
Feb
from $1,282
Mar
from $1,166
Apr
from $1,180

Direct flights from Detroit Wayne County to London Heathrow

Detroit Wayne County to London Heathrow: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Detroit Wayne County to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Heathrow.

Detroit to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,119
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time7 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineVirgin Atlantic
Average flights per week39

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to London Heathrow: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to London Heathrow is $1,119. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit Wayne County to London Heathrow.
Virgin Atlantic, Delta and KLM fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to London Heathrow.
As of May 2025, there are 39 flights per week flying from Detroit Wayne County to London Heathrow.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to London Heathrow is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, 15 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 31 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air France offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Heathrow.

Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know

  • Around 7 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, making London four hours ahead of Detroit.

  • Flights from DTW to LHR start from 18:00 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 19:15 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DTW to LHR flight.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Delta Air Lines is your ticket to exploring London (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Delta Air Lines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates DTW to LHR flights is Delta Air Lines. Its services land without delay 66.1% of the time.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DTW and LHR:

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    • Pearson International Airport

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • At the moment, $454 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,119. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from DTW to LHR, book your journey eight months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Heathrow Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DTW to LHR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, data shows 75.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near DTW. Whether you have an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Heathrow Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London

  • London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.

  • Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour.

When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, visit London in February.

  • When reserving your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Heathrow Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've seen London, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Travel around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.

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