Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jacksonville International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Jacksonville's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Detroit.
Flights from DTW to JAX start at 08:25 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 15:20 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DTW to JAX flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flying into Jacksonville (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jacksonville International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering DTW to JAX flights. A reliable 80.49% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between DTW and JAX:
McGhee Tyson Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
$166 is currently the best price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $243. These prices may change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from DTW to JAX, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from DTW to JAX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near DTW? If you're boarding an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JAX instead:
Follow your own route with a Jacksonville International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Thrifty or Dollar and experience more of Jacksonville and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jacksonville International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to central Jacksonville
JAX is located at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
From Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Jacksonville in May.
The warmest month in Jacksonville is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jacksonville International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to JAX in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-west of Jacksonville, a trip to Atlanta will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park.
Around 274 kilometres south of Jacksonville, Tampa is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium.
