Detroit (DTW) to London (LHR) flights

An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to London (LHR) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to London (LHR): Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 3,757 miles (6,046 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 48 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dublin, Toronto and Montreal and more.
How many miles DTW to LHR costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 10,000–25,500 | $5.60–1,055.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 42,000 | $56–112 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DTW to LHR
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book DTW to LHR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
DTW to LHR with one stop
48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dublin (DUB)Delta Air Lines, then British Airways and Aer Lingus



- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way





- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way




- Via Halifax (YHZ)WestJet, then Air Canada


- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way



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- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Delta Air Lines, then British Airways


- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way




- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways the whole way



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- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Delta Air Lines, then British Airways and Icelandair



- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way





- Via Baltimore (BWI)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then British Airways




- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way





- Via Amsterdam (AMS)Delta Air Lines, then British Airways and KLM



- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way




- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way






DTW to LHR: common questions
How many miles does DTW to LHR cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (42,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to LHR?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to London (LHR).
How far is Detroit from London by plane?
Detroit (DTW) and London (LHR) are 3,757 miles (6,046 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DTW to LHR award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Detroit and London?
The most direct connections are through Dublin (DUB), Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Halifax (YHZ) and Boston (BOS). On 24 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.
