Traveling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 10 hours 23 minutes. Detroit's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Detroit 5 hours behind Rome.
Flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport start from 09:00 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last flight of the day is the 21:20 option with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can take your pick of 3 weekly services from FCO to DTW.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the top stopovers between FCO and DTW:
Pearson International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is C$364. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$722. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 4 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from FCO to DTW.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport takes approximately 51 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 39 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to FCO:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 27 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling on public transport takes around 1 hour and 8 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Detroit in February.
When reserving your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from FCO to DTW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Detroit
Start your Detroit trip right by finding the perfect stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from FCO to DTW, check out our hotel options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Museum and Michigan Central Station are among the things you can't miss in Detroit.
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