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Flight deals from Indianapolis to Detroit Wayne County

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Indianapolis Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $472. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Detroit.$405 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $405, select.
Detroit.$472 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.
Detroit.$473 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.
Detroit.$479 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $479, select.
Detroit.$479 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $479, select.
Detroit.$479 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $479, select.
Detroit.$479 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $479, select.
Detroit.$480 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $480, select.
Detroit.$480 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $480, select.
Detroit.$481 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $481, select.
Detroit.$485 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $485, select.
Detroit.$936 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $936, select.
Detroit.$1,000 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,000, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Detroit Wayne County

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Indianapolis to Detroit Wayne County flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Indianapolis to Detroit Wayne County: Alternative routes

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Indianapolis to Detroit: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$405
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 17 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week286

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Indianapolis to Detroit Wayne County is $405. 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.
1 hour and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Detroit Wayne County.
WestJet, Delta and Endeavor Air fly direct from Indianapolis to Detroit Wayne County.
As of June 2026, there are 286 flights per week flying from Indianapolis to Detroit Wayne County.
The cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Detroit Wayne County is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Indianapolis Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport on Sunday, 2 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Detroit Wayne County but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Detroit is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Allegiant Air and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Detroit Wayne County.

Travelling from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Indianapolis Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Detroit's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Indianapolis.

  • You can choose from 45 weekly Indianapolis Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 19:30.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IND to DTW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Flying into Detroit (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Indianapolis Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.

  • The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Delta.

  • Delta is the most punctual carrier offering IND to DTW flights. An exceptional 80.09% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indianapolis Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. These are the top stopovers between IND and DTW:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    • Washington Ronald Reagan Airport

    • Washington Dulles Airport

Handy information about Indianapolis Airport (IND)

  • IND's address is 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.

  • 78% of flights that depart Indianapolis Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Indianapolis Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Indianapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near IND. Whether you have an early flight from Indianapolis Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)

When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Indianapolis Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Detroit in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Indianapolis Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport for July if you want to go to Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IND to DTW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

  • Detroit has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 386 kilometres west of Detroit, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.

  • Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

Plan the rest of your trip from Indianapolis to Detroit

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