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Route overview: Chicago to Detroit (DTW) flight deals

Chicago → Detroit

Dec 12, 2026 · choose your return date

ORD → DTW1 adulteconomyOne way and round trips

30 flight options · 4 airlines

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One-way flights and round trips by duration. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

December 2026

Dec 12, 2026 · One wayFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$109.00 Dec 12, 2026 · One wayAmerican AirlinesNonstop$129.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 · 1 nightFrontier Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$224.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 · 1 nightAmerican AirlinesNonstop$239.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026 · 2 nightsFrontier Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$224.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026 · 2 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$239.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 · 3 nightsFrontier Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$224.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 · 3 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$239.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 · 4 nightsFrontier Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$224.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 · 4 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$239.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026 · 5 nightsFrontier Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$224.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026 · 5 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$239.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 · 6 nightsFrontier Airlines / United AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$229.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 · 6 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$239.00 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 · 7 nightsFrontier Airlines / United AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$253.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 · 7 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$262.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · 8 nightsFrontier Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$247.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · 8 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$262.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 · 9 nightsFrontier Airlines / United AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$253.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 · 9 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$262.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 · 10 nightsFrontier Airlines / United AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$253.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 · 10 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$262.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 · 11 nightsFrontier Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$247.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 · 11 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$262.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 · 12 nightsFrontier Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$247.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 · 12 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$262.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · 13 nightsFrontier Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$247.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · 13 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$262.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026 · 14 nightsFrontier Airlines / Delta Air LinesUp to 1 stop each way$259.90 Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026 · 14 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$262.90

Flights for your trip

  1. Sat, Dec 12 · One way

    Frontier Airlines
    8:30 amORD
    7h 53m
    ATL · 3h 23m
    5:23 pmDTW

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  2. Sat, Dec 12 · One way

    American Airlines
    6:53 amORD
    1h 34m
    Nonstop
    9:27 amDTW

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  3. Sat, Dec 12 – Sun, Dec 13

    Frontier Airlines
    8:30 amORD
    7h 53m
    ATL · 3h 23m
    5:23 pmDTW
    American Airlines
    9:04 pmDTW
    1h 56m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  4. Sat, Dec 12 – Sun, Dec 13

    American Airlines
    6:53 amORD
    1h 34m
    Nonstop
    9:27 amDTW
    American Airlines
    9:04 pmDTW
    1h 56m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  5. Sat, Dec 12 – Mon, Dec 14

    Frontier Airlines
    8:30 amORD
    7h 53m
    ATL · 3h 23m
    5:23 pmDTW
    American Airlines
    1:40 pmDTW
    1h 37m
    Nonstop
    2:17 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  6. Sat, Dec 12 – Mon, Dec 14

    American Airlines
    6:53 amORD
    1h 34m
    Nonstop
    9:27 amDTW
    American Airlines
    1:40 pmDTW
    1h 37m
    Nonstop
    2:17 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  7. Sat, Dec 12 – Tue, Dec 15

    Frontier Airlines
    8:30 amORD
    7h 53m
    ATL · 3h 23m
    5:23 pmDTW
    American Airlines
    9:04 pmDTW
    1h 56m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  8. Sat, Dec 12 – Tue, Dec 15

    American Airlines
    6:53 amORD
    1h 34m
    Nonstop
    9:27 amDTW
    American Airlines
    9:04 pmDTW
    1h 56m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  9. Sat, Dec 12 – Wed, Dec 16

    Frontier Airlines
    8:30 amORD
    7h 53m
    ATL · 3h 23m
    5:23 pmDTW
    American Airlines
    9:04 pmDTW
    1h 56m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  10. Sat, Dec 12 – Wed, Dec 16

    American Airlines
    6:53 amORD
    1h 34m
    Nonstop
    9:27 amDTW
    American Airlines
    9:04 pmDTW
    1h 56m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  11. Sat, Dec 12 – Fri, Dec 18

    Frontier Airlines
    8:30 amORD
    7h 53m
    ATL · 3h 23m
    5:23 pmDTW
    United Airlines
    10:35 amDTW
    1h 44m
    Nonstop
    11:19 amORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  12. Sat, Dec 12 – Fri, Dec 18

    American Airlines
    6:53 amORD
    1h 34m
    Nonstop
    9:27 amDTW
    American Airlines
    4:34 pmDTW
    1h 39m
    Nonstop
    5:13 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  13. Sat, Dec 12 – Sat, Dec 19

    Frontier Airlines
    8:30 amORD
    7h 53m
    ATL · 3h 23m
    5:23 pmDTW
    United Airlines
    6:09 amDTW
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    7:00 amORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  14. Sat, Dec 12 – Sat, Dec 19

    American Airlines
    6:53 amORD
    1h 34m
    Nonstop
    9:27 amDTW
    American Airlines
    4:26 pmDTW
    1h 47m
    Nonstop
    5:13 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  15. Sat, Dec 12 – Sun, Dec 20

    Frontier Airlines
    8:30 amORD
    7h 53m
    ATL · 3h 23m
    5:23 pmDTW
    American Airlines
    4:34 pmDTW
    1h 39m
    Nonstop
    5:13 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  16. Sat, Dec 12 – Sun, Dec 20

    American Airlines
    6:53 amORD
    1h 34m
    Nonstop
    9:27 amDTW
    American Airlines
    4:34 pmDTW
    1h 39m
    Nonstop
    5:13 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  17. Sat, Dec 12 – Tue, Dec 22

    Frontier Airlines
    8:30 amORD
    7h 53m
    ATL · 3h 23m
    5:23 pmDTW
    United Airlines
    6:11 pmDTW
    1h 49m
    Nonstop
    7:00 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  18. Sat, Dec 12 – Tue, Dec 22

    American Airlines
    6:53 amORD
    1h 34m
    Nonstop
    9:27 amDTW
    American Airlines
    4:34 pmDTW
    1h 39m
    Nonstop
    5:13 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  19. Sat, Dec 12 – Wed, Dec 23

    Frontier Airlines
    8:30 amORD
    7h 53m
    ATL · 3h 23m
    5:23 pmDTW
    American Airlines
    6:14 pmDTW
    1h 45m
    Nonstop
    6:59 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  20. Sat, Dec 12 – Wed, Dec 23

    American Airlines
    6:53 amORD
    1h 34m
    Nonstop
    9:27 amDTW
    American Airlines
    6:14 pmDTW
    1h 45m
    Nonstop
    6:59 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  21. Sat, Dec 12 – Thu, Dec 24

    Frontier Airlines
    8:30 amORD
    7h 53m
    ATL · 3h 23m
    5:23 pmDTW
    American Airlines
    1:54 pmDTW
    1h 37m
    Nonstop
    2:31 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  22. Sat, Dec 12 – Thu, Dec 24

    American Airlines
    6:53 amORD
    1h 34m
    Nonstop
    9:27 amDTW
    American Airlines
    1:54 pmDTW
    1h 37m
    Nonstop
    2:31 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  23. Sat, Dec 12 – Sat, Dec 26

    Frontier Airlines
    8:30 amORD
    7h 53m
    ATL · 3h 23m
    5:23 pmDTW
    Delta Air Lines
    7:58 pmDTW
    1h 30m
    Nonstop
    8:28 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  24. Sat, Dec 12 – Sat, Dec 26

    American Airlines
    6:53 amORD
    1h 34m
    Nonstop
    9:27 amDTW
    American Airlines
    4:26 pmDTW
    1h 47m
    Nonstop
    5:13 pmORD

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-12-12 · one wayAmerican AirlinesAA3584Axel-exclusive $129.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 · one wayFrontier AirlinesF91596 + F91532Axel-exclusive $109.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-13American AirlinesAA3584 / AA6325Axel-exclusive $239.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-13Frontier Airlines / American AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / AA6325Axel-exclusive $224.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-14American AirlinesAA3584 / AA3364Axel-exclusive $239.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-14Frontier Airlines / American AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / AA3364Axel-exclusive $224.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-15American AirlinesAA3584 / AA6325Axel-exclusive $239.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-15Frontier Airlines / American AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / AA6325Axel-exclusive $224.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-16American AirlinesAA3584 / AA6325Axel-exclusive $239.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-16Frontier Airlines / American AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / AA6325Axel-exclusive $224.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-17American AirlinesAA3584 / AA3364Axel-exclusive $239.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-17Frontier Airlines / American AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / AA3364Axel-exclusive $224.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-18American AirlinesAA3584 / AA3542Axel-exclusive $239.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-18Frontier Airlines / United AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / UA4749Axel-exclusive $229.002026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-19American AirlinesAA3584 / AA4762Axel-exclusive $262.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-19Frontier Airlines / United AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / UA4754Axel-exclusive $253.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-20American AirlinesAA3584 / AA3542Axel-exclusive $262.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-20Frontier Airlines / American AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / AA3542Axel-exclusive $247.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-21American AirlinesAA3584 / AA3364Axel-exclusive $262.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-21Frontier Airlines / United AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / UA4754Axel-exclusive $253.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-22American AirlinesAA3584 / AA3542Axel-exclusive $262.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-22Frontier Airlines / United AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / UA5461Axel-exclusive $253.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-23American AirlinesAA3584 / AA3936Axel-exclusive $262.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-23Frontier Airlines / American AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / AA3936Axel-exclusive $247.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-24American AirlinesAA3584 / AA3536Axel-exclusive $262.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-24Frontier Airlines / American AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / AA3536Axel-exclusive $247.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-25American AirlinesAA3584 / AA3536Axel-exclusive $262.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-25Frontier Airlines / American AirlinesF91596 + F91532 / AA3536Axel-exclusive $247.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-26American AirlinesAA3584 / AA4762Axel-exclusive $262.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-26Frontier Airlines / Delta Air LinesF91596 + F91532 / DL1665Axel-exclusive $259.902026-10-29T01:52:51Z

Route overview: Chicago to Detroit (DTW) flight deals

2026-12-12 · one way · Axel-exclusive $109.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91596 / F91532: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 473 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91596: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → ATL 2026-12-12 11:51:00; layover at ATL: 203 minutes.
    • F91532: ATL 2026-12-12 15:14:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00.

2026-12-12 · one way · Axel-exclusive $129.00

  • American Airlines AA3584: ORD 2026-12-12 06:53:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 09:27:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-13 · Axel-exclusive $224.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91596 / F91532: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 473 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91596: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → ATL 2026-12-12 11:51:00; layover at ATL: 203 minutes.
    • F91532: ATL 2026-12-12 15:14:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00.
  • American Airlines AA6325: DTW 2026-12-13 21:04:00 → ORD 2026-12-13 22:00:00; nonstop; 116 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-13 · Axel-exclusive $239.00

  • American Airlines AA3584: ORD 2026-12-12 06:53:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 09:27:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6325: DTW 2026-12-13 21:04:00 → ORD 2026-12-13 22:00:00; nonstop; 116 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-14 · Axel-exclusive $224.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91596 / F91532: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 473 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91596: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → ATL 2026-12-12 11:51:00; layover at ATL: 203 minutes.
    • F91532: ATL 2026-12-12 15:14:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00.
  • American Airlines AA3364: DTW 2026-12-14 13:40:00 → ORD 2026-12-14 14:17:00; nonstop; 97 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-14 · Axel-exclusive $239.00

  • American Airlines AA3584: ORD 2026-12-12 06:53:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 09:27:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA3364: DTW 2026-12-14 13:40:00 → ORD 2026-12-14 14:17:00; nonstop; 97 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-15 · Axel-exclusive $224.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91596 / F91532: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 473 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91596: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → ATL 2026-12-12 11:51:00; layover at ATL: 203 minutes.
    • F91532: ATL 2026-12-12 15:14:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00.
  • American Airlines AA6325: DTW 2026-12-15 21:04:00 → ORD 2026-12-15 22:00:00; nonstop; 116 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-15 · Axel-exclusive $239.00

  • American Airlines AA3584: ORD 2026-12-12 06:53:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 09:27:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6325: DTW 2026-12-15 21:04:00 → ORD 2026-12-15 22:00:00; nonstop; 116 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-16 · Axel-exclusive $224.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91596 / F91532: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 473 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91596: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → ATL 2026-12-12 11:51:00; layover at ATL: 203 minutes.
    • F91532: ATL 2026-12-12 15:14:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00.
  • American Airlines AA6325: DTW 2026-12-16 21:04:00 → ORD 2026-12-16 22:00:00; nonstop; 116 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-16 · Axel-exclusive $239.00

  • American Airlines AA3584: ORD 2026-12-12 06:53:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 09:27:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6325: DTW 2026-12-16 21:04:00 → ORD 2026-12-16 22:00:00; nonstop; 116 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-18 · Axel-exclusive $229.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91596 / F91532: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 473 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91596: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → ATL 2026-12-12 11:51:00; layover at ATL: 203 minutes.
    • F91532: ATL 2026-12-12 15:14:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00.
  • United Airlines UA4749: DTW 2026-12-18 10:35:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 11:19:00; nonstop; 104 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-18 · Axel-exclusive $239.00

  • American Airlines AA3584: ORD 2026-12-12 06:53:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 09:27:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA3542: DTW 2026-12-18 16:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 17:13:00; nonstop; 99 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $253.90

  • Frontier Airlines F91596 / F91532: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 473 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91596: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → ATL 2026-12-12 11:51:00; layover at ATL: 203 minutes.
    • F91532: ATL 2026-12-12 15:14:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00.
  • United Airlines UA4754: DTW 2026-12-19 06:09:00 → ORD 2026-12-19 07:00:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $262.90

  • American Airlines AA3584: ORD 2026-12-12 06:53:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 09:27:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4762: DTW 2026-12-19 16:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-19 17:13:00; nonstop; 107 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-20 · Axel-exclusive $247.90

  • Frontier Airlines F91596 / F91532: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 473 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91596: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → ATL 2026-12-12 11:51:00; layover at ATL: 203 minutes.
    • F91532: ATL 2026-12-12 15:14:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00.
  • American Airlines AA3542: DTW 2026-12-20 16:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-20 17:13:00; nonstop; 99 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-20 · Axel-exclusive $262.90

  • American Airlines AA3584: ORD 2026-12-12 06:53:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 09:27:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA3542: DTW 2026-12-20 16:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-20 17:13:00; nonstop; 99 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-22 · Axel-exclusive $253.90

  • Frontier Airlines F91596 / F91532: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 473 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91596: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → ATL 2026-12-12 11:51:00; layover at ATL: 203 minutes.
    • F91532: ATL 2026-12-12 15:14:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00.
  • United Airlines UA5461: DTW 2026-12-22 18:11:00 → ORD 2026-12-22 19:00:00; nonstop; 109 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-22 · Axel-exclusive $262.90

  • American Airlines AA3584: ORD 2026-12-12 06:53:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 09:27:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA3542: DTW 2026-12-22 16:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-22 17:13:00; nonstop; 99 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-23 · Axel-exclusive $247.90

  • Frontier Airlines F91596 / F91532: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 473 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91596: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → ATL 2026-12-12 11:51:00; layover at ATL: 203 minutes.
    • F91532: ATL 2026-12-12 15:14:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00.
  • American Airlines AA3936: DTW 2026-12-23 18:14:00 → ORD 2026-12-23 18:59:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-23 · Axel-exclusive $262.90

  • American Airlines AA3584: ORD 2026-12-12 06:53:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 09:27:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA3936: DTW 2026-12-23 18:14:00 → ORD 2026-12-23 18:59:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-24 · Axel-exclusive $247.90

  • Frontier Airlines F91596 / F91532: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 473 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91596: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → ATL 2026-12-12 11:51:00; layover at ATL: 203 minutes.
    • F91532: ATL 2026-12-12 15:14:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00.
  • American Airlines AA3536: DTW 2026-12-24 13:54:00 → ORD 2026-12-24 14:31:00; nonstop; 97 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-24 · Axel-exclusive $262.90

  • American Airlines AA3584: ORD 2026-12-12 06:53:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 09:27:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA3536: DTW 2026-12-24 13:54:00 → ORD 2026-12-24 14:31:00; nonstop; 97 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $259.90

  • Frontier Airlines F91596 / F91532: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 473 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91596: ORD 2026-12-12 08:30:00 → ATL 2026-12-12 11:51:00; layover at ATL: 203 minutes.
    • F91532: ATL 2026-12-12 15:14:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 17:23:00.
  • Delta Air Lines DL1665: DTW 2026-12-26 19:58:00 → ORD 2026-12-26 20:28:00; nonstop; 90 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-12 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $262.90

  • American Airlines AA3584: ORD 2026-12-12 06:53:00 → DTW 2026-12-12 09:27:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4762: DTW 2026-12-26 16:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-26 17:13:00; nonstop; 107 minutes. Local airport times.

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