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Route guide

Cheap Flights from Orlando to Detroit

Compare partner results from Orlando to Detroit, see how to reach MCO by SunRail or Brightline, and find rideshare and taxis at Detroit's Evans Terminal.

MCO to DTW · 959 mi · 2h 40m est.

MCO to DTW
959 miles
2h 40m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Andrew Heneen, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Orlando to Detroit flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 40m (estimated)

MCO → DTW

Cheapest cached price

$120

Checking live fares…

Last checked Nov 6, 2026

Planning a trip from Orlando to Detroit? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 40m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $120 (last checked Nov 6, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Orlando to Detroit covers a straight-line distance of about 959 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 40m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Orlando to Detroit at a glance

MCO to DTW is about 959 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Orlando to Detroit on Eazair
Origin	Orlando (MCO)
Destination	Detroit (DTW)
Average Flight Time	~2h 40m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$120
Fares Last Checked	Nov 6, 2026
Distance	959 miles (MCO to DTW)
Time in Detroit	Same time as Orlando
Airlines in our fare results	6

Local time in Detroit is the same as in Orlando. Orlando is on Eastern Time, Detroit on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Orlando to Detroit

This page searches flights from Orlando International (MCO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). If your ticket shows Orlando Sanford International (SFB), that is a separate airport in Sanford. United and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. American's MCO ticket counter is in the Main Terminal, and in Detroit both United and American are listed at the Evans Terminal rather than McNamara, which DTW lists for Delta.

For a rail trip to MCO, SunRail riders change at Sand Lake Road station to LYNX 11, 42 or 311, and SunRail says that bus ride is free with a valid SunRail ticket, though SunRail runs Monday to Friday only. Brightline Orlando Station sits next to Parking Garage C, and its terminal link leads to the Main Terminal for Terminals A and B. American says its ticket counter there opens 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and lists TSA PreCheck.

Arriving at Evans, rideshare pickup is on Level 1 of the Big Blue Deck: cross the Skybridge, go through the sliding glass doors and take the elevator or escalator on the right down. Taxis dispatch from the upper level of the Evans Ground Transportation Center. SMART Route 280 serves Evans only, alongside SMART Route 125 and FAST Michigan Route 261, and Michigan Flyer and AirRide coaches run to Ann Arbor.

EazAir's first fare check for Orlando to Detroit was on 28 Sep 2026, for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. One check cannot show a pattern. American Basic Economy includes a carry-on plus a personal item, while United Basic Economy allows a personal item only on domestic flights, unless you hold MileagePlus Premier status or a qualifying card. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Orlando to Detroit flights

Departure · Orlando

Orlando International (MCO)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Eastern Time

About Detroit

Areas to know in Detroit

Corktown
Midtown
Downtown / Greektown

Weather in Detroit

Cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers.

Orlando to Detroit: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Orlando Sanford International (SFB), in Sanford, is a separate airport. Check which Orlando airport your ticket shows.

Leaving from Orlando International (MCO)

Airline	MCO terminal
American	Ticket counter in the Main Terminal
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

By Brightline: trains arrive at Brightline Orlando Station. Follow the terminal link to the Main Terminal for Terminals A and B, or the pedestrian bridge to Terminal C.
By SunRail: ride to Sand Lake Road station, then take LYNX 11, 42 or 311. SunRail says the bus ride is free with a valid SunRail ticket.
To the train station by rideshare: Brightline says to use 10705 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, then take the elevators or escalators to level 5.
JetBlue recommends arriving at MCO 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. JetBlue lists ticket counter hours of 3 a.m. to 9 p.m.
American says its Main Terminal ticket counter at MCO is open 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and lists TSA PreCheck as available.
Southwest says MCO has TSA PreCheck and CLEAR for passengers making a connection, and that bags must be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure.
Southwest says Gate Link construction from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. means a shuttle ride to the gate area, so plan for extra time.

Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Airline	DTW terminal
American	Evans Terminal
United	Evans Terminal
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

DTW says some boarding passes may show the McNamara Terminal as EM and the Evans Terminal as WE.

DTW has two separate terminals, McNamara and Evans. The Terminal to Terminal/Westin Shuttle leaves about every 10 minutes from each Ground Transportation Center and the Westin Hotel entrance.
In McNamara, the ExpressTram runs along the mile-long Concourse A: South Station for gates A1 to A28, Terminal Station for A29 to A55 and North Station for A56 to A78.
McNamara's Terminal Station also gives access to check-in, baggage claim, ground transportation and the tunnel to Concourses B and C.

Getting from DTW	Where to board	Where it goes
Detroit Air Xpress	Evans: Ground Transportation Center. McNamara: Departures Level near Door 1. Runs every day from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.	Downtown Detroit.
SMART and FAST buses	Same stops. SMART Route 125 and FAST Michigan Route 261 serve both terminals; SMART Route 280 serves Evans only.	Downtown Detroit and surrounding suburbs.
Michigan Flyer and AirRide	Same stops. Inside both terminals, follow the Public Transit signs.	Ann Arbor (both) and East Lansing (Michigan Flyer).
Rideshare	McNamara: Level 4 of the McNamara Parking Garage, across the Skybridge and down the Level 6 Ground Transportation Center elevators. Evans: Level 1 of the Big Blue Deck, across the Skybridge.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	McNamara: middle of the Ground Transportation Center on Level 4. Evans: upper level of the Ground Transportation Center.	Your destination.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first fare check from Orlando to Detroit was on 28 Sep 2026. For the return direction, Detroit to Orlando, EazAir's first 5 checks ran from 16 Sep to 17 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

JetBlue: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Breeze: Flights from Orlando, FL (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, MCO (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: MCO origins (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: MCO connections (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Brightline: Orlando station (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SunRail: Train to Plane (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Airline directory (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Transfer between terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Shuttle services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: ExpressTram (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Taxis and luxury sedans (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Michigan Flyer (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for MCO to DTW, 28 Sep 2026 to 28 Sep 2026; DTW to MCO, 16 Sep 2026 to 17 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does American's ticket counter open at Orlando International?

American says its MCO ticket counter in the Main Terminal is open 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. It does not accept cash or checks.

Does SunRail go to Orlando airport?

Not directly. SunRail says riders change at Sand Lake Road station to LYNX 11, 42 or 311, free with a valid SunRail ticket. SunRail runs Monday to Friday only.

Which Detroit terminal do United and American use?

DTW lists both at the Evans Terminal. Delta uses McNamara, and the Terminal to Terminal/Westin Shuttle links the two terminals about every 10 minutes.

Where is rideshare pickup at Detroit's Evans Terminal?

On Level 1 of the Big Blue Deck. Cross the Skybridge, go through the sliding glass doors and take the elevator or escalator on the right down.

Do the lowest Orlando to Detroit fares include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy includes a carry-on and a personal item. United Basic Economy allows a personal item only on domestic flights, unless you hold MileagePlus Premier status or a qualifying card.

How far is Orlando from Detroit?

MCO and DTW are about 959 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.