Flights from Detroit to India
Cheap flights from Detroit to 10 Indian cities, compared in our weekly live search. No nonstop in our latest check, so every option connects once. Economy fares started at $1,008 round trip. A travel expert compares each option with consolidator fares, and nothing is charged until you approve the itinerary.
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- No nonstop in our latest check
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- $1,008 round trip, to Mumbai
- Departure airport
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Facts and fares from our weekly live search and public benchmarks, last checked October 5, 2026. Fares are round trip in economy for one adult and change daily.
Flights from Detroit by Indian city
| To | Stops | Flight time | Airlines seen | Economy from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai (BOM) | 1 stop | About 20h 8m at the quickest, 40h 50m typical, including the connection | Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa | $1,008 |
| Bengaluru (BLR) | 1 stop | About 21h at the quickest, 23h 13m typical, including the connection | Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air France | $1,097 |
| Kochi (COK) | 1 stop | About 21h 10m at the quickest, 29h typical, including the connection | Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Air Lines | $1,171 |
| Delhi (DEL) | 1 stop | About 17h at the quickest, 28h 50m typical, including the connection | Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines | $1,214 |
| Amritsar (ATQ) | 1 stop | About 22h 45m at the quickest, 38h 40m typical, including the connection | Virgin Atlantic, Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | $1,238 |
| Chennai (MAA) | 1 stop | About 21h 10m at the quickest, 29h 15m typical, including the connection | Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | $1,272 |
| Hyderabad (HYD) | 1 stop | About 17h 55m at the quickest, 31h 50m typical, including the connection | Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qatar Airways | $1,386 |
| Kolkata (CCU) | 1 stop | About 22h 57m at the quickest, 48h 25m typical, including the connection | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Virgin Atlantic | $1,386 |
| Pune (PNQ) | 1 stop | About 21h 35m at the quickest, 28h 20m typical, including the connection | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France | $1,525 |
| Ahmedabad (AMD) | 1 stop | About 19h 35m at the quickest, 29h 45m typical, including the connection | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France | $1,627 |
Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to India?
No. In our latest live check none of the 10 Indian cities we track had a nonstop flight from Detroit; every itinerary connects once, most often through Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Paris. The quickest routings take about 20h 8m at the quickest, 40h 50m typical, including the connection.
What is the cheapest flight from Detroit to India?
The lowest round-trip economy fare we saw from Detroit was $1,008 to Mumbai (BOM), in a live search checked October 5, 2026. Fares move daily and by season; the figure is a reference point, not a quote. A travel expert compares it with consolidator fares before anything is booked, and nothing is charged until you approve the itinerary.
Which airlines fly from Detroit to India?
Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines came up most often across the 10 Indian cities we track from Detroit. Each airline connects through its own hub, so the layover city follows the airline you choose: Doha for Qatar Airways, Dubai for Emirates, Abu Dhabi for Etihad, Frankfurt or Munich for Lufthansa, London for British Airways.
How long is the flight from Detroit to India?
With one stop, the quickest routings we found from Detroit run about 20h 8m at the quickest, 40h 50m typical, including the connection; add the layover and most trips take 18 to 24 hours door to door. India is 9.5 to 13.5 hours ahead of the USA depending on your time zone and the season, so an evening departure usually lands the next evening.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to India?
The cheapest months to fly from Detroit to India are usually February to April and September to October, when demand is lowest and fares have the most room. Fares peak around Diwali, the December holidays and the May to July summer break. Whatever the month, historical fare data points to roughly four months before departure as the sweet spot for booking, and consolidator fares are usually cheapest several months out.
Do I need a visa to fly from Detroit to India?
US passport holders need either an Indian visa, usually the e-Visa applied for online before travel, or an OCI card; OCI holders do not need a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date. Airlines check both at check-in and deny boarding for a passport that expires too soon, so check the expiry before you confirm a reservation.
Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Delta and its partners use the McNamara Terminal and most other airlines use the Evans Terminal, so check which one your flight leaves from. The two are a shuttle ride apart.
Airlines on Detroit to India routes
- Air France · 8 routes
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 7 routes
- Lufthansa · 5 routes
- Virgin Atlantic · 3 routes
- Qatar Airways · 2 routes
- Turkish Airlines · 2 routes
- Delta Air Lines · 1 route
- Etihad Airways · 1 route
- Swiss · 1 route
- United Airlines · 1 route
Plan Detroit to India with an expert
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Flights to India from other US cities
The major gateways have their own guides: see the USA to India hub, or pick a destination on the flights to Delhi page and its sister pages for each Indian city.