First class award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw first award space on 2 programs for MSP→DTW. Lowest: 41,500 points + $5.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed first award space on 234 dates. Nonstop first space was seen via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 41,500 pts + $5.60
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Programs with space
- 2 of 2
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 326
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 41,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for first class
The lowest one-way first award each program showed on MSP→DTW, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 234 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 46,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 326 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed first award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 46,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 46,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop first class award space
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 41,500 points; nonstop space on 228 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 46,100 miles; nonstop space on 326 dates.
Best months for first class from MSP to DTW
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1 | |
| 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30 | |
| 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30 | |
| 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31 | |
| 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 28 | |
| 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31 | |
| 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27 | |
| 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 20 | |
| 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 17 | |
| 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12 | |
| 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 6 | |
| 41,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1 |
Airlines seen in first class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about first award flights from MSP to DTW
What's the lowest first award from Minneapolis to Detroit?
41,500 points + $5.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed first award space on 234 departure dates (newest observation Oct 9, 2026, 08:04 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had first award space on MSP→DTW?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (234 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (326 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop first award space from MSP to DTW?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop first award space via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 41,500 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop first space on 228 dates.
Which months had the lowest first award prices from MSP to DTW?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest first award AwardTool observed was for Jan 2027 departures: 41,500 points with Virgin (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.