Traveling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): what you need to know
Peak months like August or vacation times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer queues at check-in and security. If you're traveling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between DTW and ROA:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is C$228. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$354. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from DTW to ROA, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from DTW to ROA. You don't need to search every day to see whether fares have fallen. We'll tell you when there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ROA instead:
Getting from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to central Roanoke
From Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 11 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling on public transport will take you around 36 minutes.
When to fly to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Roanoke in February.
Before locking in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Roanoke, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to ROA in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC and 10ºC then.
More about Roanoke
Start your Roanoke trip right by finding a wonderful stay. Once you've booked your flight from DTW to ROA, explore our hotel options including:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Virginia Museum of Transportation, Taubman Museum of Art and Center in the Square are must-have experiences during your Roanoke visit.
Complete your Roanoke trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, explore our great car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Roanoke stay.
