How to get from Glasgow to Detroit: connecting flights, about 11h 52m total

Flights from Glasgow to Detroit

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto: 11h 52m
two tickets, via London: $726
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 3,479 mi (5,599 km)

fastest

Via Toronto

Canada

11h 52m

with the connection

Glasgow to Toronto flight 7h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Toronto to Detroit flight 1h 27m

two ticketsfrom $737

Via Dublin

Ireland

11h 58m

with the connection

Glasgow to Dublin flight 1h

Connection of about 3h

Dublin to Detroit flight 7h 58m

Via New York

United States

12h 45m

with the connection

Glasgow to New York flight 7h 35m

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

New York to Detroit flight 2h 10m

Via London

13h 12m

with the connection

Glasgow to London flight 1h 35m

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

London to Detroit flight 8h 37m

two ticketsfrom $726

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

13h 20m

with the connection

Glasgow to Amsterdam flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Detroit flight 8h 45m

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 Glasgow to cities closest to Detroit

Glasgow to Toronto Toronto: 206 mi (332 km) from Detroit, flight 7h 25m from $539 Glasgow to New York New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 7h 35m Glasgow to Reykjavik Reykjavik: 2,790 mi (4,490 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 25m Glasgow to Tiree Tiree: 3,370 mi (5,423 km) from Detroit, flight 1h Glasgow to Derry Derry: 3,385 mi (5,448 km) from Detroit, flight 50m Glasgow to Islay Islay: 3,410 mi (5,488 km) from Detroit, flight 40m from $218

To Detroit from cities closest to Glasgow

Dublin to Detroit Dublin: 191 mi (308 km) from Glasgow, flight 7h 58m London to Detroit London: 345 mi (555 km) from Glasgow, flight 8h 37m from $707 Amsterdam to Detroit Amsterdam: 442 mi (711 km) from Glasgow, flight 8h 45m Frankfurt to Detroit Frankfurt: 667 mi (1,073 km) from Glasgow, flight 9h 20m from $515 Munich to Detroit Munich: 856 mi (1,378 km) from Glasgow, flight 9h 46m Rome to Detroit Rome: 1,223 mi (1,968 km) from Glasgow, flight 10h 33m from $464

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Glasgow to Detroit?

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

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

Via Toronto: 7h 25m to the connection, 1h 27m after it, about 11h 52m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via London from $726. 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 Glasgow and Detroit?

Toronto (11h 52m total), Dublin (11h 58m total), New York (12h 45m total), London (13h 12m total) and Amsterdam (13h 20m total).

How far is Detroit from Glasgow?

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.