What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Basel?

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Detroit to Basel

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Basel?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Basel were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Basel?

The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to Basel is 2 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Basel?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Basel.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Basel?

The required travel and health documents for your Basel trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Basel. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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2:20 pm - 9:55 amDTW-BSL

13h 35m2 stops

1:10 pm - 11:34 pmBSL-DTW

15h 24m2 stops

$546Lufthansa

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Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18

2:10 pm - 10:25 amDTW-BSL

14h 15m2 stops

8:20 am - 1:50 pmBSL-DTW

11h 30m1 stop

$675Lufthansa

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Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 8

2:10 pm - 10:25 amDTW-BSL

14h 15m2 stops

8:20 am - 5:20 pmBSL-DTW

15h 00m2 stops

$684Lufthansa

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Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 8

6:00 pm - 1:50 pmDTW-BSL

13h 50m1 stop

5:55 pm - 1:05 pmBSL-DTW

25h 10m1 stop

$760Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 6

6:15 pm - 7:40 pmDTW-BSL

20h 25m2 stops

8:20 am - 1:50 pmBSL-DTW

11h 30m1 stop

$792United Airlines

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Fri, Mar 27 - Tue, Mar 31

6:15 pm - 7:40 pmDTW-BSL

20h 25m2 stops

8:20 am - 6:23 pmBSL-DTW

16h 03m2 stops

$801United Airlines

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Fri, Mar 27 - Tue, Mar 31

6:15 pm - 4:05 pmDTW-BSL

16h 50m2 stops

11:00 am - 1:50 pmBSL-DTW

32h 50m1 stop

$812United Airlines

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Fri, Mar 27 - Tue, Mar 31

9:05 pm - 5:10 pmDTW-BSL

15h 05m1 stop

7:00 pm - 6:50 pmBSL-DTW

29h 50m1 stop

$857Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Mar 27 - Tue, Mar 31

7:49 pm - 12:30 pmDTW-BSL

34h 41m2 stops

9:50 am - 5:52 pmBSL-DTW

38h 02m2 stops

$891United Airlines

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Mon, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 6

6:00 pm - 1:50 pmDTW-BSL

13h 50m1 stop

6:05 am - 4:00 pmBSL-DTW

15h 55m1 stop

$940Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 6

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Basel

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to Basel flight tickets

United Airlines

Nov 16

DTW7:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 25m

2 stops

BSL7:40 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Nov 22

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

37h 46m

2 stops

DTW5:36 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$556

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United Airlines

Mar 27

DTW6:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 25m

2 stops

BSL7:40 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Mar 31

BSL8:20 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

11h 30m

1 stop

DTW1:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$792

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United Airlines

Mar 27

DTW6:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 25m

2 stops

BSL7:40 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Mar 31

BSL11:00 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

18h 59m

2 stops

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$801

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Lufthansa

Mar 4

DTW2:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 35m

2 stops

BSL9:55 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Mar 18

BSL1:10 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

15h 24m

2 stops

DTW11:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$546

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Lufthansa

Nov 14

DTW2:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 55m

2 stops

BSL10:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Nov 17

BSL1:10 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

15h 05m

2 stops

DTW10:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$662

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Lufthansa

Mar 30

DTW2:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 15m

2 stops

BSL10:25 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Apr 8

BSL8:20 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

11h 30m

1 stop

DTW1:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$675

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DetroitBasel

DTW - BSL

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

2:20 pm-9:55 am

2 stops13h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 3/18

1:10 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops15h 24m

$546

DetroitBasel

DTW - BSL

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/30

2:10 pm-10:25 am

2 stops14h 15m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 4/8

8:20 am-1:50 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$675

DetroitBasel

DTW - BSL

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/30

2:10 pm-10:25 am

2 stops14h 15m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 4/8

8:20 am-5:20 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$684

DetroitBasel

DTW - BSL

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

6:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 1/6

5:55 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$760

DetroitBasel

DTW - BSL

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/27

6:15 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 3/31

8:20 am-1:50 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$792

DetroitBasel

DTW - BSL

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/27

6:15 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 3/31

8:20 am-6:23 pm

2 stops16h 03m

$801

DetroitBasel

DTW - BSL

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/27

6:15 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 3/31

11:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$812

DetroitBasel

DTW - BSL

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/27

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 3/31

7:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$857

DetroitBasel

DTW - BSL

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

7:49 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops34h 41m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 1/6

9:50 am-5:52 pm

2 stops38h 02m

$891

DetroitBasel

DTW - BSL

DTWBSL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

6:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 1/6

6:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$940

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Basel?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Basel from Detroit is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $738. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Basel is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,198.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Basel?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Detroit to Basel when you can find flight prices for as low as $582. Flying to Basel in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Basel are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $921. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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How far is Detroit to Basel by plane?
Detroit and Basel are 4181.7 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 11h 45m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Basel?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Basel were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Basel?
The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to Basel is 2 as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Basel?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Basel.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Basel?
The required travel and health documents for your Basel trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Basel. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Basel

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $379	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,008 reviews		Search Delta flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $560	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,571 reviews		Search Lufthansa flights

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