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Detroit Institute of Arts
Major fine arts museum known for its encyclopedic collection and Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry Murals.
Flights from Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MI depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $75 (€61) by bus.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:55. The fastest flight covers the 505 miles (813 km) distance in 1h 46m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 505 miles (813 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 46m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Cheapest price
$494
Average price
$759
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Flights per day
53
Distance
813 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MI will cost around $759 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $494.
Of the 53 flights that leave Charlotte, NC for Detroit, MI onSun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 813 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 1 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AA1791Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $232.
Distance: 505 miles (813 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$287 Average price | $138 Average price Cheapest | $395 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 54m Average total duration 22h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MI costing on average $287 (€235).
A bus is $256 (€210) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MI costing on average $395 (€323).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
Train takes on average 22h 24m.
The table below shows live departures for Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MI flights for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2727+ AA5876 | 5:45 AM Douglas International Airport | 4h35 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6279 · UA6137 | 6:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 4h14 | 10:14 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6279 · UA1252 · UA5867 | 6:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 11h39 | 5:39 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6279 · UA3502 | 6:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 8h34 | 2:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5485 · UA5756 | 6:15 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h12 | 1:27 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5485 · UA1856 · UA3586 | 6:15 AM Douglas International Airport | 13h57 | 8:12 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA798 · UA1413 · UA3502 | 7:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h34 | 2:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA575 · UA4064 | 7:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 6h42 | 1:42 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA575 · UA6131 | 7:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 10h56 | 5:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1791 | 7:28 AM Douglas International Airport | 1h49 | 9:17 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2843+ AA3980 | 7:44 AM Douglas International Airport | 9h15 | 4:59 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2843+ AA3498 | 7:44 AM Douglas International Airport | 4h48 | 12:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1304 · UA5756 | 8:05 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h22 | 1:27 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1963 · UA1220 | 8:40 AM Douglas International Airport | 14h03 | 10:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3440 · UA704 · UA3412 | 10:24 AM Douglas International Airport | 13h06 | 11:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4012 · UA2649 · UA2426 | 10:27 AM Douglas International Airport | 11h52 | 10:19 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4012 · UA3502 | 10:27 AM Douglas International Airport | 4h07 | 2:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2498+ AA6039 | 11:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 4h50 | 3:50 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2908+ AA3980 | 11:01 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h58 | 4:59 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2908+ AA3500 | 11:01 AM Douglas International Airport | 9h25 | 8:26 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3448 · UA1992 · UA6246 | 11:09 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h53 | 7:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3448 · UA3437 | 11:09 AM Douglas International Airport | 4h58 | 4:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3448 · UA3558 | 11:09 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h10 | 6:19 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1781 | 11:15 AM Douglas International Airport | 1h48 | 1:03 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA6236 · UA685 | 11:48 AM Douglas International Airport | 10h36 | 10:24 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6236 · UA2135 | 11:48 AM Douglas International Airport | 12h09 | 11:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3442 · UA5232 | 12:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h32 | 8:22 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3442 · UA5674 | 12:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h47 | 6:37 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2573+ AA5167 | 1:04 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h34 | 6:38 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2530+ AA4931 | 1:08 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h26 | 9:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2036+ AA4630 | 1:11 PM Douglas International Airport | 4h53 | 6:04 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1770 | 1:41 PM Douglas International Airport | 1h47 | 3:28 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3450 · UA3586 | 2:27 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h45 | 8:12 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2080+ AA3500 | 2:30 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h56 | 8:26 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2080+ AA4931 | 2:30 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h04 | 9:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6203 · UA1831 · UA3412 | 2:53 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h37 | 11:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6203 · UA6246 | 2:53 PM Douglas International Airport | 4h09 | 7:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2907+ AA4931 | 3:25 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h09 | 9:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2907+ AA3500 | 3:25 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h01 | 8:26 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4573 · UA2677 · UA3995 | 3:58 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h53 | 11:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4573 · UA3412 | 3:58 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h32 | 11:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA536+ AA4931 | 4:18 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h16 | 9:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2815 · AA690 | 4:37 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h04 | 11:41 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Island park with gardens, trails, water views, and several cultural attractions, popular with locals and visitors.
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants before tax. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 1-5. Not usually expected for counter service, but appreciated.
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