Flying from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
Vancouver's main base, Vancouver International Airport (YVR), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
Detroit is three hours ahead of Vancouver. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Choose from 3 direct services every week between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). This is the most popular route, with WestJet offering a 1:15pm departure from YVR to DTW.
Your flight from Vancouver to DTW won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can hop on a direct flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
When leaving from YVR, you can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with WestJet.
WestJet is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from YVR to DTW.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to DTW flight? Relax in a hotel near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 72 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford International Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights that leave from YXX make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 75% of the time.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near DTW and shut your eyes sooner:
Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $203. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $354. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to DTW, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Detroit. July is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to DTW plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Detroit
Start your Detroit trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts are must-visits when exploring Detroit.
Explore more of the United States
Detroit has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south of Detroit, a trip to Columbus will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, head for Cleveland, roughly 161 kilometres southeast of Detroit. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History are the start of reasons to visit.