Cheap flights from Vancouver to Detroit Wayne County

Flying out of Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located on Sea Island in Richmond, B.C., just 12 km from downtown Vancouver. The airport offers international flights to a wide variety of destinations, including direct flights to Detroit. Many other flights make connections to Detroit through other hubs. Use Skyscanner's flight search feature to find the best deals on flights to Detroit from Vancouver. All you have to do is tell it when you want to fly. You can get to Vancouver International by taking the Canada Line of the city's rapid transit rail. You can also take a public bus, private car, or a taxi. There is long-term parking available.

The Vancouver airport has shops, restaurants, and bars in the departures area. There are also departure lounges and public art in many locations. It is recommended that you check in at least two hours prior to your scheduled departure, and keep your passport handy as you go through security.

The weather in Detroit is warm and pleasant in the summer, but drops below freezing in the winter. Snow is common, and may cause flight delays. Vancouverites should be prepared for much colder temperatures if visiting Detroit in the winter. Detroit is three hours ahead of Vancouver, so have a plan to deal with some mild jet lag.

Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit's Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is a major international airport located in the Detroit suburb of Romulus, Michigan. You will go through customs upon arrival in Detroit. Have your passport handy, as Canadian citizens are eligible to use the automated passport control kiosks designed to speed up the customs process. Passengers arriving from Vancouver are also eligible for pre-clearance completed before departure and are then treated as domestic arrivals. The public area has food, beverages and shopping available.

You can get to Detroit from the airport by public bus service or taxi. Taxis can be found outside each terminal's Ground Transportation Center, along with the car rental center, where rental services are available from most major providers.

Detroit is known as the Motor City due to its history as a former automobile manufacturing hub, but it is also the home of Motown. Book your hotel and visit the breweries and famous Belle Isle park. The winter outdoor skating rinks are very pretty as well. Detroit is a place of emerging businesses, and many entrepreneurs feel at home here in this rebuilding city.