Flights
Flights to Detroit
Flying to Detroit for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Detroit, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,749 upcoming events in and around Detroit (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport we list to downtown Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 18 miles away. For Little Caesars Arena, the nearest we list is DTW at 18 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Detroit
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Detroit, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 18 mi (29 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Little Caesars Arena, Fisher Theatre - MI, Tony Roney's at Starters Bar & Grill, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall, Comerica Park, Mic Drop Comedy Detroit, Main Stage At Baldwin Theatre and Fox Theatre - Detroit. |
Nearest airport to each Detroit venue
The busiest venues in and around Detroit, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Little Caesars Arena Hotels near Little Caesars Arena Airports near Little Caesars Arena | DTW, 18 mi | — |
| Fisher Theatre - MI Hotels near Fisher Theatre - MI | DTW, 18 mi | — |
| Tony Roney's at Starters Bar & Grill Hotels near Tony Roney's at Starters Bar & Grill | DTW, 13 mi | — |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall Hotels near Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall | DTW, 18 mi | — |
| Comerica Park Hotels near Comerica Park Airports near Comerica Park | DTW, 18 mi | — |
| Mic Drop Comedy Detroit Hotels near Mic Drop Comedy Detroit | DTW, 18 mi | — |
| Main Stage At Baldwin Theatre Hotels near Main Stage At Baldwin Theatre | DTW, 22 mi | — |
| Fox Theatre - Detroit Hotels near Fox Theatre - Detroit | DTW, 18 mi | — |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | Ford Field | DTW, 18 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Detroit Tigers | Comerica Park | DTW, 18 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Detroit Pistons | Little Caesars Arena | DTW, 18 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Detroit Red Wings | Little Caesars Arena | DTW, 18 mi | NHL arena airports |
Flying in for a Detroit event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 435 events in and around Detroit; 69% on Fri–Sun; 329 of the 435 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg
The Crofoot Ballroom, Pontiac, Michigan
From about $283.00View TicketsWayne State Warriors vs. Michigan Tech Huskies
Matthaei Center, Detroit, Michigan
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
From about $17.00View TicketsWorld Ballet Company - Swan Lake with Live Orchestra
Music Hall Center, Detroit, Michigan
From about $119.00View TicketsPublic Image Ltd
Saint Andrews Hall - Detroit, Detroit, Michigan
From about $34.00View TicketsJoey Bragg
The Comedy Bar - Detroit, Detroit, Michigan
From about $252.00View TicketsJervis Campbell
Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From about $49.00View TicketsDamon Darling
Mic Drop Comedy Detroit, Detroit, Michigan
From about $76.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Detroit: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Little Caesars Arena it is DTW, 18 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many events are in Detroit in the next 30 days?
435 in and around Detroit in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 329 of the 435 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Detroit?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airport is closest to the Detroit Lions' home stadium?
The Detroit Lions play home games at Ford Field. The closest airport we list for Ford Field is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 18 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Little Caesars Arena?
The closest airport we list for Little Caesars Arena is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 18 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Fisher Theatre - MI?
The closest airport we list for Fisher Theatre - MI is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 18 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Detroit Tigers' home ballpark?
The Detroit Tigers play home games at Comerica Park. The closest airport we list for Comerica Park is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 18 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Detroit?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the closest airport we list to downtown Detroit, 18 miles away in a straight line. We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How far is DTW from downtown Detroit?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 18 miles (29 km) from downtown Detroit in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
