Flying from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), there's a good selection of airports you can take off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's major terminals.
The average duration of a direct Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Detroit is three hours ahead of Vancouver. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
The most popular route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). You can choose from 3 direct services each week. WestJet operates a 1:15pm departure between YVR and DTW.
Your flight from Vancouver to DTW won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can jump on a direct flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
WestJet is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport leaving from YVR.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with WestJet from YVR to DTW.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Vancouver to DTW flight? Relax in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down as expected. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near DTW and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Grab a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car and explore Detroit and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
The street address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Central Detroit is about 29 kilometres from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $180. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $338. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to DTW, book in advance. Airlines usually 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)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Visit Detroit in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Vancouver to DTW plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Detroit
Start your Detroit trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts are must-do's during your Detroit adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Detroit. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Around 161 kilometres south-east of Detroit, Cleveland is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
