Travelling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Detroit's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Toronto.
Flights from YYZ to DTW start from 06:00 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with Air Canada. In total, you can take your pick of 70 weekly Pearson International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your YYZ to DTW flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Air Canada has direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Detroit — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
Air Canada is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Delta Air Lines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for YYZ to DTW flights, with 82.53% of its services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
At the moment, $245 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $377. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from YYZ to DTW by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Pearson International Airport from central Toronto, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near YYZ. Whether you have an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider booking a hotel close to DTW if you're taking a late Pearson International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz to explore Detroit and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The street address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Detroit. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Detroit in February.
Book your flight from Pearson International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to go to Detroit during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YYZ 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 United States
You've done Detroit, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel about 386 kilometres west to Chicago to tick off its leading sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Columbus is another favourite destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No trip is complete without seeing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.