10 Tips to Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Las Vegas
Follow these 10 tips from Hopper to find cheap flights from Detroit to Las Vegas and you could save up to $382 per round-trip ticket!
Hopper Editors - Thu Oct 26 2017
Lots of Detroit locals enjoy leaving behind the skyscrapers of the Motor City for the entirely outlandish fauxscrapers of Vegas. The Detroit to Las Vegas route is a popular one, and both demand and prices on the four hour flight are accordingly high. There are plenty of ways to cut costs in a big way, though. If you book in advance and follow our easy hacks when you're booking your trip, it's possible to cut hundreds of dollars off the price of a round-trip ticket. A potentially fantastic deal on your flight from Detroit to Las Vegas is the perfect excuse to take a break from the charm of Detroit's local watering holes, diverse local music scene and neighborhood vibe and embrace the kitsch, flashy glamour of Sin City.
1. The cheapest time to book a flight from Detroit to Las Vegas is 21 days in advance, saving up to $200
However attractive a spontaneous jaunt to this exciting city might be, it pays to be well-prepared when booking your Las Vegas trip. Prices stay regular and encouragingly low in the months prior to departure on the Detroit to Las Vegas route. Then, around 21 days before your chosen departure date, prices begin to rise steeply. The cost of a return flight rapidly increased from around the $300 mark 21 days before to $500 on the day of departure.
2. The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Las Vegas is in October, saving up to $50
Fall can be a particularly quiet season in anyone's calendar, and, with prices plummeting after the peak summer months, October is the perfect time to brighten up those chilly autumnal days with an adventurous excursion. As luck would have it, October is also the cheapest month to fly to Las Vegas from Detroit. Typically flamboyant, Vegas does Halloween in with over 50 large-scale parties throughout the city. Fans of the spooky holiday can schedule their trip to coincide with the festivities, knowing that they're getting a great deal on flights.
3. The cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Las Vegas is on a Tuesday, saving up to $22
$22 can take you far on the slots in Vegas casinos, so saving that amount on flights could pay back dividends. Departing on a Tuesday is the cheapest option when flying between Detroit and Las Vegas, and it comes with the added bonus of allowing visitors to enjoy some down time at the city's most popular tourist attractions before the weekend rush. Mid-week, hotel rates are typically better value, too, so there are plenty of opportunities to save.
4. Save up to $90 by returning on a Wednesday
Another opportunity to save big, returning to Detroit on a Wednesday is a full $90 cheaper than the most expensive days of the week. While departing on hump day might not seem particularly intuitive, it's hard to argue with an almost $100 saving if you can justify breaking up the week a little inconveniently. As previously mentioned, hotel rates are cheaper on weekdays, too, so avoiding an extra weekend could mean saving big on accommodation as well as travel costs.
5. The cheapest day to buy a flight from Detroit to Las Vegas is on a Saturday, saving up to $20
This is an easy savings and a convenient one too. Finalize the booking of your ticket on a Saturday, when there's usually plenty of free time to browse Hopper's When to Fly and Buy reports and you're sure to get the very best deal. Settle down with your Saturday morning brunch, power up the computer, and get clicking to feel great about saving an easy $20 on your flight from Detroit to Las Vegas.
6. Delta has the cheapest direct flights from Detroit to Las Vegas
Delta and Spirit airlines both offer direct flights between Detroit and Las Vegas. Spirit currently edges in as the cheapest option, with a good deal of around $254 on direct flights coming in under Delta's deals of around $266. However, Spirit is known for its extensive hidden costs so be sure to check out our Airline Fees Calculator before finalizing your booking. Flights with stops are more expensive on this route, with American Airlines offering indirect flights priced over $280.
Airlines offering direct flights from Detroit to Las Vegas:- Spirit makes the journey in 4.25 hours for $244 round trip, on average.- Delta makes the journey in 4.5 hours for $266 round trip, on average.
Airlines offering connecting flights from Detroit to Las Vegas:- American makes the journey in 6 hours via Dallas or Chicago for $282 round trip, on average.- United makes the journey in 6 hours via Denver for $292 round trip, on average.- US Airways makes the journey in 6 hours via Phoenix for $313 round trip, on average.- Frontier makes the journey in 6 hours via Denver for $327 round trip, on average.
7. Frequent fliers on Delta can use 25,000 miles to book a round-trip ticket
If you're a regular traveler with Delta, you're probably already a member of their SkyMiles program. You can cash in on those miles you've accrued with a trip to Las Vegas from Detroit. 25,000 miles are sufficient to pay off the price of your ticket – not including some administrative fees and taxes, of course. If you're not yet a member and opt to fly with Delta on your Las Vegas trip, this is an ideal time to sign up and start earning rewards on your air mileage.
8. Check out Hopper's When to Fly and Buy Reports for up-to-date information
Hoppers When to Fly and Buy Reports provide the most current information on how to save big on the price of a round-trip flight on your chosen route. Just enter your departure city and your destination for a full breakdown of the best time to fly, the best time to buy and the cheapest airline and even airport choices. The Detroit to Las Vegas data is currently based on over 21 million flight prices, as searched online in the previous month.
9. Take a look at Hopper's Airline Fees Calculator to get the real cost of your ticket
As in the case of the Detroit to Las Vegas route, one airline might seem a little cheaper than another on face value, but regular travelers know that face value is rarely the whole picture. Some airlines charge for reserving your seat in advance, while some might even charge for snacks or might bleed travelers dry on excess baggage fees. Before finalizing your airline choice, check out our Airline Fees Calculator. Specify your individual needs, like extra leg room or additional checked baggage, to find out which airline offers the best overall value for your specific requirements – it's easier to choose your preferred airline when those hidden fees are out in the open.
10. Keep in mind that a cheap flight from Detroit to Las Vegas is about $254 round trip
The lowest 10% of flights flights come in at around $254, making this a great price to aim for if you want great value on the Detroit to Las Vegas route. If you avoid flying during the most expensive months (June, July and August) and follow our tips on when to fly and when to buy, you can reasonably expect to pay between around $230 and $260 for a round-trip ticket on the Detroit to Las Vegas route.