How long does it take to fly to Detroit?

The flight from Scotland to Detroit depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Edinburgh (a popular airport in Scotland) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (the most popular airport in Detroit), then the flight time is 14h 31m on average. If you fly from Glasgow (another popular airport in Scotland) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, then the average flight time is 17h 41m.

Which airlines fly to Detroit?

Icelandair, KLM and JetBlue are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Detroit from Scotland according to our data. Icelandair is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Detroit. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Detroit on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to Detroit?

WestJet and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to Detroit

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Detroit?

Prices for flights from Scotland to Detroit are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Detroit?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Scotland to Detroit as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Detroit?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Detroit. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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09:55 - 00:09

GLA

DTW

43h 14m

3 stops

17:15 - 12:05

DTW

GLA

14h 50m

1 stop

£533Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

05:45 - 07:49

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DTW

31h 04m

3 stops

16:15 - 22:55

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25h 40m

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£595Multiple Airlines

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DTW

43h 14m

3 stops

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29h 01m

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£598Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

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36h 10m

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DTW

EDI

32h 55m

1 stop

£643Turkish Airlines

Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

11:00 - 18:10

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DTW

36h 10m

1 stop

20:05 - 10:00

DTW

EDI

32h 55m

1 stop

£644Turkish Airlines

Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

11:15 - 23:56

GLA

DTW

17h 41m

2 stops

08:45 - 09:55

DTW

GLA

20h 10m

2 stops

£758Icelandair

Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb

11:15 - 23:56

GLA

DTW

17h 41m

2 stops

08:45 - 09:55

DTW

GLA

20h 10m

2 stops

£759Icelandair

Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb

09:25 - 17:52

EDI

DTW

13h 27m

1 stop

11:05 - 07:55

DTW

EDI

15h 50m

2 stops

£814United Airlines

Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

10:45 - 13:05

GLA

DTW

31h 20m

1 stop

17:15 - 08:30

DTW

GLA

11h 15m

1 stop

£830KLM

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

Turkish Airlines flights from Scotland to Detroit

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Turkish Airlines

2 Mar

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 10m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9 Mar

DTW21:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 55m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£626

Turkish Airlines

29 Jan

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 10m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2 Feb

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 55m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£643

Turkish Airlines

29 Jan

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 10m

1 stop

DTW18:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2 Feb

DTW20:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 55m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£644

Delta flights from Scotland to Detroit

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Delta

2 Mar

EDI05:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

12h 15m

1 stop

DTW13:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9 Mar

DTW15:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 31m

2 stops

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£796

Delta

2 Mar

EDI13:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 59m

2 stops

DTW23:29Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9 Mar

DTW15:09Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 31m

2 stops

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£800

Delta

11 Apr

EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

12h 50m

1 stop

DTW13:35Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21 Apr

DTW22:20Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 50m

1 stop

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

£875

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GLA - DTW

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Sun 1/3

09:55-00:09

3 stops43h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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17:15-12:05

1 stop14h 50m

£533

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EDI - DTW

EDIDTW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

05:45-07:49

3 stops31h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

16:15-22:55

2 stops25h 40m

£595

GlasgowDetroit

GLA - DTW

GLADTW

Glasgow Intl

Sun 1/3

09:55-00:09

3 stops43h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

05:09-14:10

3 stops29h 01m

£598

EdinburghDetroit

EDI - DTW

EDIDTW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

05:45-07:49

3 stops31h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

18:15-22:55

3 stops23h 40m

£603

EdinburghDetroit

EDI - DTW

EDIDTW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

11:00-18:10

1 stop36h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

20:05-10:00

1 stop32h 55m

£643

EdinburghDetroit

EDI - DTW

EDIDTW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

11:00-18:10

1 stop36h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

20:05-10:00

1 stop32h 55m

£644

GlasgowDetroit

GLA - DTW

GLADTW

Glasgow Intl

Thu 5/2

11:15-23:56

2 stops17h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

08:45-09:55

2 stops20h 10m

£758

GlasgowDetroit

GLA - DTW

GLADTW

Glasgow Intl

Thu 5/2

11:15-23:56

2 stops17h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

08:45-09:55

2 stops20h 10m

£759

EdinburghDetroit

EDI - DTW

EDIDTW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

09:25-17:52

1 stop13h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

11:05-07:55

2 stops15h 50m

£814

GlasgowDetroit

GLA - DTW

GLADTW

Glasgow Intl

Sun 1/3

10:45-13:05

1 stop31h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

17:15-08:30

1 stop11h 15m

£830

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

The month of May is another great option to travel to Detroit, with average flight prices from Scotland averaging around £629.

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Fastest flight time	14h 31m
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The fastest flight from Scotland to Detroit takes 14h 31m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Detroit?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Detroit are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Detroit?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Scotland to Detroit as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Detroit?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Detroit.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Detroit. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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JetBlue	PriceFrom £491	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,890 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Icelandair	PriceFrom £529	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 596 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £755	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,166 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £762	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,440 reviews	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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