Travelling from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport (SAV) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Savannah and Detroit are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from SAV to DTW start from 11:05 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 18:35 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SAV to DTW flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Detroit (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with Delta. This popular airline has direct flights from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Delta has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that offers SAV to DTW flights. A dependable 80.24% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SAV and DTW:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Handy information about Savannah / Hilton Head Airport (SAV)
SAV is located at 400 Airways Avenue.
Savannah / Hilton Head Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SAV reach their destination without delay.
To reach Savannah / Hilton Head Airport from central Savannah, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SAV:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Detroit and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Detroit in March.
Book your flight from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport for July if you want to explore Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SAV to DTW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Detroit, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 386 kilometres west to Chicago to check off its popular sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.