How to get from Detroit to Glasgow: connecting flights, about 11h total

Flights from Detroit to Glasgow

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin: 11h
two tickets, via New York: $373
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 3,479 mi (5,599 km)

fastest

Via Dublin

Ireland

11h

with the connection

Detroit to Dublin flight 7h

Connection of about 3h

Dublin to Glasgow flight 1h

Via Toronto

Canada

11h 7m

with the connection

Detroit to Toronto flight 1h 22m

Connection of about 3h

Toronto to Glasgow flight 6h 45m

Via New York

11h 54m

with the connection

Detroit to New York flight 1h 59m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Glasgow: Newark Liberty International.

New York to Glasgow flight 6h 55m

two ticketsfrom $373

Via London

United Kingdom

11h 55m

with the connection

Detroit to London flight 7h 30m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Glasgow: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.

London to Glasgow flight 1h 25m

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

12h 20m

with the connection

Detroit to Amsterdam flight 7h 50m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Glasgow flight 1h 30m

two ticketsfrom $425

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Detroit to cities closest to Glasgow

Detroit to Dublin Dublin: 191 mi (308 km) from Glasgow, flight 7h Detroit to London London: 345 mi (555 km) from Glasgow, flight 7h 30m Detroit to Amsterdam Amsterdam: 442 mi (711 km) from Glasgow, flight 7h 50m from $319 Detroit to Paris Paris: 558 mi (898 km) from Glasgow, flight 7h 45m from $303 Detroit to Frankfurt Frankfurt: 667 mi (1,073 km) from Glasgow, flight 8h 10m Detroit to Munich Munich: 856 mi (1,378 km) from Glasgow, flight 8h 20m

To Glasgow from cities closest to Detroit

Toronto to Glasgow Toronto: 206 mi (332 km) from Detroit, flight 6h 45m New York to Glasgow New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 6h 55m from $338 Reykjavik to Glasgow Reykjavik: 2,790 mi (4,490 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 18m Derry to Glasgow Derry: 3,385 mi (5,448 km) from Detroit, flight 50m from $215 Islay to Glasgow Islay: 3,410 mi (5,488 km) from Detroit, flight 40m Belfast to Glasgow Belfast: 3,446 mi (5,546 km) from Detroit, flight 45m from $32

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Glasgow?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dublin.

What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Glasgow?

Via Dublin: 7h to the connection, 1h after it, about 11h in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Detroit to Glasgow with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $373. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Glasgow?

Dublin (11h total), Toronto (11h 7m total), New York (11h 54m total), London (11h 55m total) and Amsterdam (12h 20m total).

How far is Glasgow from Detroit?

3,479 mi (5,599 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.