Cheap Flights from DTW to TRI: When to Fly from Detroit to Bristol

 

The cheapest times to fly from DTW to TRI are

• January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
• April 23rd to July 22nd (except the week of June 25th)
• October 8th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DTW to TRI is late May to early June. Prices can be as high as $921 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $196 for Tuesday flights around late May to early June.

 

When to Fly to Bristol

Flying from Detroit, MI (DTW) to Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport, TN (TRI) will usually cost between $198 to $402 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late May to early June with an average ticket price of $225. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $393. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $168 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $267 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DTW to TRI flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DTW to TRI route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DTW to TRI flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Detroit. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.41, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $96 (29%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $229. Return trip prices are from the TRI to DTW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DTW to TRI can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 42 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from DTW to TRI while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DTW to TRI? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Tri Cities Airport to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 400 miles or 644 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DTW to TRI?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DTW to TRI flight is about 1 hour 42 minutes.

How many flights go between Detroit, MI and Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport, TN?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 60 available flights from DTW to TRI.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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