The cheapest times to fly from MQT to DTW are
- May 14th to June 10th
- August 27th to April 8th (except the weeks of October 8th, November 19th, and 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 MQT to DTW is late December. Prices can be as high as $493 for Saturday flights during early to mid July, or as low as $200 for Tuesday flights around late December.
When to Fly to Detroit
Flying from Marquette, MI (MQT) to Detroit, MI (DTW) will usually cost between $200 to $493 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late December with an average ticket price of $200. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid July, with an average price of $493. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $293 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $209 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MQT to DTW flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MQT to DTW route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the MQT to DTW flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Marquette. 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 $44 (15%) 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 $243. Return trip prices are from the DTW to MQT flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from MQT 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 37 minutes may be realistic.
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from MQT to DTW? 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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport to Sawyer International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 349 miles or 562 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from MQT to DTW?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop MQT to DTW flight is about 1 hour 37 minutes.
How many flights go between Marquette, MI and Detroit, MI?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 64 available flights from MQT to DTW.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | MQT |
Origination airport name | Sawyer International Airport |
City | Marquette, MI |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 46.4 |
Longitude | -87.4 |
Return Airport
Destination code | DTW |
Destination airport name | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport |
City | Detroit, MI |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 42.2 |
Longitude | -83.4 |
Late and Early Flight Data
Flights from MQT to DTW tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 29% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 21% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave DTW heading for MQT about 22 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Detroit, MI is about 14 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:
- SkyWest: 22 minutes late
- Some airlines not reporting
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