Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 45 minutes.
Detroit's timezone is UTC-5, making Detroit six hours behind Amsterdam.
Flights from AMS to DTW start at 09:30 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is at 15:00 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your AMS to DTW flight.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Detroit (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a snap with Delta. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that offers AMS to DTW flights. A reliable 88.74% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between AMS and DTW include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight is Rs106,502. A round-trip fare right now is Rs190,300. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AMS to DTW if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from AMS to DTW.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights taking off from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider booking a hotel close to DTW if you're on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and chase adventure across Detroit and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Detroit in March.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to DTW in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Detroit, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 386 kilometres west to Chicago to check off its leading sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Columbus is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No trip is complete without seeing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.