Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is five hours ahead of Detroit and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Your DTW to LPA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DTW and LPA include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
271 € is the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. A return flight starts at 753 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from DTW to LPA, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from DTW to LPA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
74% of flights that take off from Detroit Wayne County Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to DTW:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Consider staying in a hotel near LPA if you're taking a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car and explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Orlando are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is May, while December is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gran Canaria Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to LPA in February. Temperatures average between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. Around 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a visit to Telde will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.
Around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arona is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.
