Travelling from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Roanoke and Detroit follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ROA to DTW flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ROA and DTW:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
122 € is currently the best price for a one-way Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. A return flight starts at 271 €. These fares can change based on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from ROA to DTW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
You'll find ROA at 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
68.76% of flights that take off from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Roanoke to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ROA? If you're boarding an early flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Detroit and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Detroit in February.
Book your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to go to Detroit during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ROA to DTW around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Columbus is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No journey is complete without visiting Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
