Detroit is the largest city in Michigan, on the Detroit River across from Windsor, Ontario. Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is about 29 km southwest of downtown in Romulus, with a nonstop shuttle bus and regional buses to the city. Summers are warm and winters are cold, and downtown can be explored with the free People Mover and the QLINE streetcar.
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18 miles (29 km) from the city centre. 33 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) nonstop bus to downtown Detroit | about 40m | $6 online, $8 at the door (launch fare) |
| Bus | SMART Route 261 to Rosa Parks Transit Center | – | – |
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Since May 7, 2025, air travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license (marked with a star), a valid US passport, or another TSA-accepted ID such as a military ID or an enhanced driver's license. Children under 18 flying with a companion do not need ID.
Late spring through early autumn is the warmest period, with highs from the 70s to the low 80s F. January highs average about 32 F.
Busiest: Jun–Aug. Quieter shoulder season: May, Sep–Oct.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.3°F (0°C) | 19.2°F (-7°C) |
| Feb | 35.2°F (2°C) | 20.8°F (-6°C) |
| Mar | 45.9°F (8°C) | 28.6°F (-2°C) |
| Apr | 58.7°F (15°C) | 39.1°F (4°C) |
| May | 70.3°F (21°C) | 50.2°F (10°C) |
| Jun | 79.7°F (27°C) | 60.2°F (16°C) |
| Jul | 83.7°F (29°C) | 64.4°F (18°C) |
| Aug | 81.4°F (27°C) | 63.2°F (17°C) |
| Sep | 74.4°F (24°C) | 55.5°F (13°C) |
| Oct | 62°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) |
| Nov | 48.6°F (9°C) | 33.9°F (1°C) |
| Dec | 37.2°F (3°C) | 25.3°F (-4°C) |
Detroit is served by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport handled about 33 million passengers in 2024.
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US. Since May 7, 2025, air travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license (marked with a star), a valid US passport, or another TSA-accepted ID such as a military ID or an enhanced driver's license. Children under 18 flying with a companion do not need ID.
Late spring through early autumn is the warmest period, with highs from the 70s to the low 80s F. January highs average about 32 F.
Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) nonstop bus to downtown Detroit, about 40 minutes, $6 online, $8 at the door (launch fare). Other options include smart route 261 to rosa parks transit center.
Among the cities we cover, Atlanta (about 0m), Boston (about 0m), Charlotte (about 0m), Chicago (about 0m), Dallas (about 0m), Denver (about 0m), Houston (about 0m), Los Angeles (about 0m), Miami (about 0m), Minneapolis–Saint Paul (about 0m), New York (about 0m), Philadelphia (about 0m), Phoenix (about 0m), San Francisco (about 0m), Seattle (about 0m) and Washington, D.C. (about 0m) have nonstop service to Detroit as of October 2026.
Detroit uses the US dollar (USD).
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Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.