Cheap Flights from IMT to DTW: When to Fly from Iron Mountain to Detroit

The cheapest times to fly from IMT to DTW are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the weeks of February 5th and February 19th)
• May 14th to June 10th
• July 30th to September 30th
• October 22nd to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)

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 IMT to DTW is early September. Prices can be as high as $672 for Saturday flights during mid June, or as low as $172 for Tuesday flights around early September.

When to Fly to Detroit

Flying from Iron Mountain/Kingsfd, MI (IMT) to Detroit, MI (DTW) will usually cost between $172 to $383 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $175. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid June, with an average price of $315. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $140 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $202 can be considered a good price for a round-trip IMT to DTW flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the IMT to DTW flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Iron Mountain. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.37, 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. Saturdays 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 $139 (41%) 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 $198. Return trip prices are from the DTW to IMT flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from IMT to DTW can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 36 minutes may be realistic.

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

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

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 343 miles or 552 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop IMT to DTW flight is about 1 hour 36 minutes.

How many flights go between Iron Mountain/Kingsfd, MI and Detroit, MI?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 106 available flights from IMT to DTW.

Airport Location Info

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from IMT to DTW tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 19% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 33% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave DTW heading for IMT about 4 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Detroit, MI is about 3 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 4 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.