Detroit Metropolitan to Owen Roberts International
1588 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 36m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) to Owen Roberts International (GCM). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $169 return), with peak prices in August (around $507). 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 Grand Cayman
Owen Roberts International on Grand Cayman is 3 km east of George Town. Fixed-rate taxis run $25–$30 to most resorts and Seven Mile Beach. The Cayman Islands' British Overseas Territory status and dollar-pegged currency make pricing predictable; US East Coast fares are heavy December–April with cheaper shoulder windows. Cayman Airways operates regional Caribbean connections in addition to direct US flights.
Who flies DTW to GCM?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 36m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 36m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 36m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 36m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 36m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly DTW→GCM
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 Grand Cayman FAQs
Direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) to Owen Roberts International (GCM) take approximately 3h 36m for the 1588-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 $169. 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.
5 carriers operate direct service from Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) to Owen Roberts International (GCM): Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 30 days. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Owen Roberts International (GCM) is the primary international airport for Grand Cayman. 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.