Top destinations from DTW
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5 things you didn't know about Detroit Metropolitan
Verified by the CompareFlights team- 1Detroit Metropolitan's McNamara Terminal (2002) was the first major US terminal built with a fully automated people mover (the ExpressTram) running its entire length — a 'walk anywhere by tram' design that influenced subsequent US airport projects.
- 2Delta's DTW hub handles more direct flights to Asia (Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai) than any Delta hub except SLC — making Detroit the cheapest US Midwest gateway to Asia for many travelers.
- 3DTW's air traffic control tower is one of the tallest in the US at 350 feet — built in 2002 specifically to give controllers visibility over the McNamara Terminal's elevated profile.
- 4The colorful underground walkway between terminals — the 'Light Tunnel' — features rotating LED installations choreographed to ambient music, making it a frequent traveler-photography subject.
- 5DTW's McNamara Terminal lounges feature seating designed in collaboration with Detroit's auto industry — the leather and metal-frame lounges in the Sky Club were designed to evoke 1960s American muscle cars.
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How do I find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan?
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Which airlines fly from Detroit Metropolitan?
Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) is served by carriers including Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines. Availability varies by season and route.
What are the most popular destinations from DTW?
Top routes from Detroit Metropolitan include London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Cancún (CUN), Rome (FCO), Madrid (MAD), Dubai (DXB). See the full destination table above for live prices.