Detroit Metropolitan to Amsterdam Schiphol
3930 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 8h 18m with 4 airlines operating direct service from Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Detroit Metropolitan
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is Delta's principal Midwest hub. Two terminals — McNamara (Delta) and North Terminal (Spirit, AA, UA, others) — are connected airside through the post-security ExpressTram. There is no commuter rail to downtown Detroit; DDOT bus 125 runs from the airport to Rosa Parks Transit Center in around 60 minutes. International long-haul to Europe is dense (Air France, KLM, Lufthansa) and to Asia (Delta direct to Tokyo Narita) — making DTW one of the strongest secondary US gateways for transpacific travel.
Arriving in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol is 15 km southwest of the city, with frequent trains reaching Centraal Station in 15 minutes for €5.40. KLM, Delta, United and American operate the US-Amsterdam corridor. Schiphol is one of Europe's most efficient connection hubs for onward travel to smaller European cities. Cheapest US fares are late January and February; peak demand is May through August (tulip season + summer).
Who flies DTW to AMS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 8h 18m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 8h 18m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 8h 18m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 8h 18m | Economy |
4 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly DTW→AMS
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Detroit to Amsterdam FAQs
Direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) take approximately 8h 18m for the 3930-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
4 carriers operate direct service from Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS): Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM and Lufthansa. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free Schengen for US passport holders up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is the primary international airport for Amsterdam. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.