£272 Cheap Flights from Detroit (DTW) to London (LGW)

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Cheap Flights from Detroit (DTW) to London (LGW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £272 for one-way flights and £571 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Turkish Airlines
Thu, 19 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
DTW
Detroit
LGW
London
£571 Return, found 4 days ago
£571
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 19 Mar from Detroit to London, returning Wed, 25 Mar, priced at £571 found 4 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
DTW
Detroit
LGW
London
£584 Return, found 4 days ago
£584
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 22 Apr from Detroit to London, returning Wed, 29 Apr, priced at £584 found 4 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
DTW
Detroit
LGW
London
£584 Return, found 3 days ago
£584
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, 21 Apr from Detroit to London, returning Tue, 28 Apr, priced at £584 found 3 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Tue, 22 Sept - Thu, 8 Oct
DTW
Detroit
LGW
London
£586 Return, found 2 days ago
£586
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, 22 Sept from Detroit to London, returning Thu, 8 Oct, priced at £586 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, 21 Sept - Fri, 6 Nov
DTW
Detroit
LGW
London
£597 Return, found 6 days ago
£597
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 21 Sept from Detroit to London, returning Fri, 6 Nov, priced at £597 found 6 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, 21 Sept - Thu, 8 Oct
DTW
Detroit
LGW
London
£603 Return, found 2 days ago
£603
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 21 Sept from Detroit to London, returning Thu, 8 Oct, priced at £603 found 2 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 25 Aug
DTW
Detroit
LGW
London
£620 Return, found 3 days ago
£620
Return
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, 21 Jul from Detroit to London, returning Tue, 25 Aug, priced at £620 found 3 days ago
WestJet
Mon, 25 May - Thu, 28 May
DTW
Detroit
LGW
London
£643 Return, found 6 days ago
£643
Return
found 6 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Mon, 25 May from Detroit to London, returning Thu, 28 May, priced at £643 found 6 days ago
Icelandair
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
DTW
Detroit
LGW
London
£662 Return, found 3 days ago
£662
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Tue, 21 Apr from Detroit to London, returning Tue, 28 Apr, priced at £662 found 3 days ago
Air France
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
DTW
Detroit
LGW
London
£753 Return, found 3 days ago
£753
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Tue, 21 Apr from Detroit to London, returning Tue, 28 Apr, priced at £753 found 3 days ago

Alternative airports near London

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Heathrow LHR. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 28 minutes. Flights from £624
LHR
Heathrow
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre28 min
Flights from £624
Select flight to London City LCY. Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 21 minutes. Flights from £960
LCY
London City
Closest
Average driving time to city centre21 min
Flights from £960

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit (DTW) to London (LGW)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £396 - £1,000 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Gatwick Airport (LGW)?
If you're travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to London Gatwick, round-trip journeys start from £571. This figure is based on airfares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't hang about. Book now and save yourself money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Detroit Metro Airport to LGW?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do have to cancel your flight, visit our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Detroit Metro Airport to Gatwick Airport (LGW) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Metro Airport to LGW flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Detroit Metro Airport to Gatwick Airport (LGW)?
With a flight distance of 6,100 kilometres from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) to London Gatwick (LGW), this is a long flight. Be sure to stay hydrated and move your feet and legs every now and then.
Which airlines fly direct from DTW to London Gatwick?
Unfortunately, there aren't any airlines that fly directly between DTW and Gatwick Airport (LGW). You'll have to book a flight with one or more stops.
Are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to LGW flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices fluctuate, so there are no guarantees. While last-minute deals between Metro Airport and London Gatwick are possible, it also makes sense to keep track of prices well before you fly. In fact, some carriers announce their prices up to 12 months prior to the departure date. Expedia is constantly updating the best bargains around, so check back often and be ready to book when the price dips.

Travel information

Origin airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Destination airport
Gatwick
Airlines serving
Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, WestJet
Return price
£570
Distance
6041 km

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Grab a great deal on your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Gatwick (LGW)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Detroit to London today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Gatwick start at just £571 and range up to £753.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Detroit and London
  • booking your flight during March, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

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Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

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