Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Boston (DTT - BOS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Detroit to Boston and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Boston is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Detroit to Boston is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights	$179	Spirit Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jun 19 — Mon, Jun 22	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Detroit to Boston is currently $179
Last-minute weekend getaway	$359	Spirit Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Detroit to Boston is currently $359
Cheapest business class flights	$428	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Detroit to Boston is currently $428

Fastest flight	1 hr 44 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Detroit to Boston takes 1 hr 44 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Boston is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $85–180
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $195–350

Popular airlines from Detroit to Boston

Delta

Nonstop

from $247

Typical price: $195–400

34 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - BOS Every day

427 weekly connecting flights

DTW - BOS Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $247

Typical price: $165–350

12 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - BOS Every day

16 weekly connecting flights

DTW - BOS Every day
American

from $247

Typical price: $185–405

429 weekly connecting flights

DTW - BOS Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $179

Typical price: $110–335

7 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - BOS Every day

14 weekly connecting flights

DTW - BOS Every day
United

from $247

Typical price: $180–420

194 weekly connecting flights

DTW - BOS Every day
Southwest

from $265

Typical price: $225–425

102 weekly connecting flights

DTW - BOS Every day

Popular airports near Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Detroit United States 27 min 17 mi
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Toronto Canada 3 hr 30 min 196 mi
Windsor International Airport (YQG)

Windsor Canada 25 min 6 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland United States 2 hr 24 min 88 mi

Popular airports near Boston

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

Boston United States 12 min 2 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 3 hr 36 min 184 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 3 hr 25 min 181 mi
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)

Providence United States 1 hr 7 min 47 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Boston

The cheapest flights from Detroit to Boston are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $85 to $180.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Boston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to Boston is $247, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Detroit to Boston is $247, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Detroit to Boston is $247, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Detroit to Boston is $179, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 22.
The cheapest United flight from Detroit to Boston is $247, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to Boston is $265, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Boston starts at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr 44 min is the shortest flight time from Detroit to Boston.

Boston is a year-round destination with a 4-season climate. Spring and fall feature generally mild weather, although snow sometimes falls in early spring (Apr). Summer can be humid. Foliage season (mid-Sep–Nov) attracts the largest crowds. Patriots Day (3rd Mon of Apr) commemorates the start of the Revolutionary War and coincides with the famed Boston Marathon. Summer festivals include Boston Harborfest, the city’s weeklong 4th of July party, and Italian-American celebrations in the North End (late Jul–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Detroit to Boston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Detroit to Boston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Detroit to Boston.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 34 nonstop flights and 427 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 429 connecting flights per week. American flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Detroit to Boston are:

JetBlue offers 12 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
Spirit offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
United offers 194 connecting flights per week. United flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
Southwest offers 102 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Detroit and Boston.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Boston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to Boston is $247, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Detroit to Boston is $247, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Detroit to Boston is $247, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Detroit to Boston is $179, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 22.
The cheapest United flight from Detroit to Boston is $247, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to Boston is $265, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

Delta, JetBlue and Spirit fly direct from Detroit to Boston.

There are 34 Delta direct flights from Detroit to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 JetBlue direct flights from Detroit to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Detroit to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and Boston at price $359 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

Delta, JetBlue and Spirit fly direct from Detroit to Boston.

There are 34 Delta direct flights from Detroit to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 JetBlue direct flights from Detroit to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Detroit to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Detroit to Boston on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Detroit and Boston start at $179 from Fri, Jun 19 to Mon, Jun 22 with Spirit.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Detroit to Boston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Detroit and Boston start at $428 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Detroit and Boston start at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Detroit to Boston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Detroit and Boston starts at $359 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Spirit.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and Boston at price $359 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Boston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.