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# $325 Cheap Flights from Detroit (DTW) to Manta (MEC)
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[View $325 flight on Mon, Mar 1, 2027](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:3/1/2027TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:324.25&airProductToken=AQqaAQoyCNWCARIENjM2MhjjtAEgiBgotcqmAzCWy6YDOEdAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IITEFBNE9aME4KMQjDmgESAzM1NxiIGCDvxAEop9CmAzDX0qYDOExAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IITEFBNE9aME4KMQjDmgESAzcwNhjvxAEgjBEoxNOmAzC81KYDOExAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IITEFBNE9aME4SCggBEAEYASoCVUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL)

## Popular airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.)

[American Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}])

[United](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}])

[Southwest Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"WN"}}])

[Delta](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}])

[Frontier Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"F9"}}])

[JetBlue Airways](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"B6"}}])

[Alaska Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:11/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:12/3/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AS"}}])

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## Cheap Flights from Detroit to Manta (DTW-MEC)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $325 for one-way flights and $705 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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[Select United flight, departing Tue, Mar 2 from Detroit to Manta, returning Thu, Mar 11, priced at $705 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:3/2/2027TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:3/11/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:704.44&airProductToken=AQqgAQo0CNWCARIENjM2MhjjtAEgiBgo1dWmAzC21qYDOEdAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghMQUE0T1owTgozCMOaARIDNDAzGIgYIO%5FEASig2KYDMMHapgM4TEABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCExBQTRPWjBOCjMIw5oBEgM3MDYY78QBIIwRKPnepgMw8d-mAzhMQAFYAWoHQ0xBU1NJQ3IITEFBNE9aME4KoAEKMwjDmgESAzY0MRiMESDvxAEorbenAzCquKcDOEVAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghFQUFBT1owTgozCMOaARIDMjM1GO%5FEASCuHCjEuqcDMJi9pwM4RUABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCEVBQUFPWjBOCjQI1YIBEgQyMzQzGK4cIOO0ASiExKcDMNvEpwM4R0ABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCEVBQUFPWjBOEgoIARABGAEqAkNNGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ)

Tue, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 11 · DTW · MEC · Roundtrip

[Select United flight, departing Mon, Mar 1 from Detroit to Manta, returning Wed, Mar 10, priced at $707 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:3/1/2027TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:3/10/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:706.59&airProductToken=AQqaAQoyCNWCARIENjM2MhjjtAEgiBgotcqmAzCWy6YDOEdAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IITEFBNE9aME4KMQjDmgESAzM1NxiIGCDvxAEop9CmAzDX0qYDOExAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IITEFBNE9aME4KMQjDmgESAzcwNhjvxAEgjBEoxNOmAzC81KYDOExAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IITEFBNE9aME4KmgEKMQjDmgESAzcwNxiMESDvxAEoiK-nAzCJsKcDOEVAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IIRUFBQU9aME4KMQjDmgESAzQwNBjvxAEgiBgoqLGnAzDIs6cDOEVAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IIRUFBQU9aME4KMgjVggESBDYxMzcYiBgg47QBKMq1pwMwqranAzhHQABYAWoFMl9lY29yCEVBQUFPWjBOEgoIARABGAEqAlVBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw)

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 10 · DTW · MEC · Roundtrip

[Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Mar 1 from Detroit to Manta, returning Wed, Mar 10, priced at $723 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:3/1/2027TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:3/10/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:722.59&airProductToken=AQqsAQpACMOaARIEMjYwMhjjtAEgiBgotcqmAzCWy6YDOExAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghMQUE0T1owTnoKCNWCARIENjM2MgozCMOaARIDNDAzGIgYIO%5FEASiAzaYDMKHPpgM4TEABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCExBQTRPWjBOCjMIw5oBEgM3MDYY78QBIIwRKMTTpgMwvNSmAzhMQAFYAWoHQ0xBU1NJQ3IITEFBNE9aME4KoAEKMwjDmgESAzcwNxiMESDvxAEoiK-nAzCJsKcDOEVAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghFQUFBT1owTgozCMOaARIDNDA0GO%5FEASCIGCiosacDMMizpwM4RUABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCEVBQUFPWjBOCjQI1YIBEgQ2MTM3GIgYIOO0ASjKtacDMKq2pwM4R0ABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCEVBQUFPWjBOEgoIARABGAEqAkNNGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ)

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 10 · DTW · MEC · Roundtrip

[Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Mar 1 from Detroit to Manta, returning Wed, Mar 10, priced at $731 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:3/1/2027TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:3/10/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:730.21&airProductToken=AQqsAQpACMOaARIEMjYwMhjjtAEgiBgotcqmAzCWy6YDOExAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghMQUE0T1owTnoKCNWCARIENjM2MgozCMOaARIDNDQ0GIgYIO%5FEASjP06YDMP%5FVpgM4TEABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCExBQTRPWjBOCjMIw5oBEgM3MDYY78QBIIwRKPnepgMw8d-mAzhMQAFYAWoHQ0xBU1NJQ3IITEFBNE9aME4KoAEKMwjDmgESAzcwNxiMESDvxAEoiK-nAzCJsKcDOEVAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghFQUFBT1owTgozCMOaARIDNDA0GO%5FEASCIGCiosacDMMizpwM4RUABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCEVBQUFPWjBOCjQI1YIBEgQ2MTM3GIgYIOO0ASjKtacDMKq2pwM4R0ABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCEVBQUFPWjBOEgoIARABGAEqAkNNGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ)

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 10 · DTW · MEC · Roundtrip

[Select United flight, departing Wed, Mar 3 from Detroit to Manta, returning Fri, Mar 12, priced at $731 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:3/3/2027TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:3/12/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:730.59&airProductToken=AQqaAQoyCNWCARIENjM2MhjjtAEgiBgo9eCmAzDW4aYDOEdAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IITEFBNE9aME4KMQjDmgESAzI3MRiIGCDvxAEoreKmAzDd5KYDOExAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IITEFBNE9aME4KMQjDmgESAzY0MBjvxAEgjBEonOemAzCV6KYDOExAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IITEFBNE9aME4KmgEKMQjDmgESAzcwNxiMESDvxAEoyMWnAzDJxqcDOFdAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IIV0FBQU9aME4KMQjDmgESAzQwNBjvxAEgiBgo6MenAzCIyqcDOFdAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IIV0FBQU9aME4KMgjVggESBDYxMzcYiBgg47QBKIrMpwMw6synAzhLQABYAWoFMl9lY29yCFdBQUFPWjBOEgoIARABGAEqAlVBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw)

Wed, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 12 · DTW · MEC · Roundtrip

[Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Mar 2 from Detroit to Manta, returning Thu, Mar 11, priced at $737 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:3/2/2027TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:3/11/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:736.12&airProductToken=AQqsAQpACMOaARIEMTEyORjjtAEgrhwottGmAzCb0qYDOExAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghMQUE0T1owTnoKCNWCARIENDc0OQozCMOaARIDMjM2GK4cIO%5FEASjP26YDMI7epgM4TEABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCExBQTRPWjBOCjMIw5oBEgM3MDYY78QBIIwRKPnepgMw8d-mAzhMQAFYAWoHQ0xBU1NJQ3IITEFBNE9aME4KoAEKMwjDmgESAzY0MRiMESDvxAEorbenAzCquKcDOEVAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghFQUFBT1owTgozCMOaARIDMjM1GO%5FEASCuHCjEuqcDMJi9pwM4RUABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCEVBQUFPWjBOCjQI1YIBEgQyMzQzGK4cIOO0ASiExKcDMNvEpwM4R0ABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCEVBQUFPWjBOEgoIARABGAEqAkNNGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ)

Tue, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 11 · DTW · MEC · Roundtrip

[Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Mar 3 from Detroit to Manta, returning Fri, Mar 12, priced at $747 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:3/3/2027TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:3/12/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:746.59&airProductToken=AQqsAQpACMOaARIEMjYwMhjjtAEgiBgo9eCmAzDW4aYDOExAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghMQUE0T1owTnoKCNWCARIENjM2MgozCMOaARIDMjcxGIgYIO%5FEASit4qYDMN3kpgM4TEABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCExBQTRPWjBOCjMIw5oBEgM2NDAY78QBIIwRKJznpgMwleimAzhMQAFYAWoHQ0xBU1NJQ3IITEFBNE9aME4KoAEKMwjDmgESAzcwNxiMESDvxAEoyMWnAzDJxqcDOFdAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghXQUFBT1owTgozCMOaARIDNDA0GO%5FEASCIGCjox6cDMIjKpwM4V0ABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCFdBQUFPWjBOCjQI1YIBEgQ2MTM3GIgYIOO0ASiKzKcDMOrMpwM4S0ABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCFdBQUFPWjBOEgoIARABGAEqAkNNGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ)

Wed, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 12 · DTW · MEC · Roundtrip

[Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Mar 1 from Detroit to Manta, returning Wed, Mar 10, priced at $748 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:3/1/2027TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:3/10/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:747.59&airProductToken=AQqsAQpACMOaARIEMjYwMhjjtAEgiBgotcqmAzCWy6YDOExAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghMQUE0T1owTnoKCNWCARIENjM2MgozCMOaARIDNDAzGIgYIO%5FEASiAzaYDMKHPpgM4TEABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCExBQTRPWjBOCjMIw5oBEgM3MDYY78QBIIwRKMTTpgMwvNSmAzhMQAFYAWoHQ0xBU1NJQ3IITEFBNE9aME4KrAEKMwjDmgESAzcwNxiMESDvxAEoiK-nAzCJsKcDOEVAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghFQUFBT1owTgozCMOaARIDNDA0GO%5FEASCIGCiosacDMMizpwM4RUABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCEVBQUFPWjBOCkAIw5oBEgQxMjgxGIgYIOO0ASjKtacDMKq2pwM4RUABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCEVBQUFPWjBOegoI1YIBEgQ2MTM3EgoIARABGAEqAkNNGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ)

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 10 · DTW · MEC · Roundtrip

[Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Mar 3 from Detroit to Manta, returning Fri, Mar 12, priced at $755 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:3/3/2027TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:3/12/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:754.21&airProductToken=AQqsAQpACMOaARIEMjYwMhjjtAEgiBgo9eCmAzDW4aYDOExAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghMQUE0T1owTnoKCNWCARIENjM2MgozCMOaARIDNDQ0GIgYIO%5FEASie6qYDMM7spgM4TEABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCExBQTRPWjBOCjMIw5oBEgM3MDYY78QBIIwRKLn1pgMwsfamAzhMQAFYAWoHQ0xBU1NJQ3IITEFBNE9aME4KoAEKMwjDmgESAzcwNxiMESDvxAEoyMWnAzDJxqcDOFdAAFgBagdDTEFTU0lDcghXQUFBT1owTgozCMOaARIDNDA0GO%5FEASCIGCjox6cDMIjKpwM4V0ABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCFdBQUFPWjBOCjQI1YIBEgQ2MTM3GIgYIOO0ASiKzKcDMOrMpwM4S0ABWAFqB0NMQVNTSUNyCFdBQUFPWjBOEgoIARABGAEqAkNNGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ)

Wed, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 12 · DTW · MEC · Roundtrip

[Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Mon, Mar 1 from Detroit to Manta, returning Wed, Mar 10, priced at $1,059 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DTW,to:MEC,departure:3/1/2027TANYT&leg2=from:MEC,to:DTW,departure:3/10/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1058.48&airProductToken=AQqdAQo7CMyCARIEODQ2OBjjtAEgjAIosMSmAzD7xaYDOE5AAFgBagJTTHIITkxYU0w1R1h6CgjEmAESBDE0NjgKLgjMggESBDE0NTEYjAIglHIo98emAzD4yaYDOE5AAVgBagJTTHIITkxYU0w1R1gKLgjMggESBDEzOTEYlHIgjBEoss-mAzDiz6YDOE5AAVgBagJTTHIITkxYU0w1R1gKnQEKLgjMggESBDEzNzgYjBEglHIo-a-nAzCssKcDOE5AAFgBagJTTHIITkxYU0w1R1gKLgjMggESBDE0NTIYlHIgjAIo47WnAzDnt6cDOE5AAVgBagJTTHIITkxYU0w1R1gKOwjMggESBDg0NzAYjAIg47QBKKK6pwMw4LunAzhOQAFYAWoCU0xyCE5MWFNMNUdYegoIxJgBEgQxNzMzEgoIARABGAEqAkxBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ)

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 10 · DTW · MEC · Roundtrip

## Book with confidence

### Detroit to Manta Flights

#### The cheapest times to fly from Detroit to Manta

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Detroit to Manta are during the month of March. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Detroit to Manta with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

#### The best time to book a flight from Detroit to Manta

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Detroit to Manta: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

#### How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Detroit to Manta

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Detroit to Manta in 2026\. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $325 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference\*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### How much does a flight from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) cost?

You can find cheap one-way flights from $325 and cheap return flights $705 DTW to MEC with Expedia. Flight prices vary based on the month and day of the week you want to travel, as well as the airline and how far in advance you book your ticket. Filter your search on Expedia by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest fares first, and use the Price Tracking tool to receive alerts when DTW to MEC ticket fares go up or down.

### What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.)?

The cheapest month to fly from DTW to MEC is March when demand is low. Traveling in off-peak or shoulder months is usually a good way to secure cheap tickets, just remember to avoid flying during holidays if you're able to. Use the calendar view in your search to see which months have low fares on this route.

### Which airlines fly direct from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.)?

Enter DTW to MEC and your travel dates, then apply the 'Nonstop' filter to see only direct flights.

### What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.)?

United, LATAM Airlines Group and LAN Airlines are just some of the carriers that fly from Detroit, MI (DTW) to Manta (MEC). Use Expedia's flight search tool to compare airlines on this route and find our cheapest option for your trip. Use Expedia's search tool to compare the prices and schedules of airlines that fly this route to find the best option for your plans and budget.

*\*Prices based on flights available on Expedia in the last year.*

### How do I find cheap flights from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.)?

To find a cheap flight from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.), be flexible with your dates. Traveling outside of peak vacation months and booking a mid-week flight can help you save. Early morning and late night flights are often more affordable, too. Expedia allows you to compare flight times, airlines and routes all in one place to find low fares. You can also set up [Price Tracking](https://www.expedia.com/why/price-tracking) and receive alerts when fares go up or down.

### What is the best time to fly from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.)?

The best time to fly is usually mid-week (Tuesday or Wednesday) and during early morning hours as flights tend to be cheaper, less crowded, and generally more on-time. Avoid major holidays and peak vacation seasons for smoother travel. Combining off-peak days and hours often gives the best combination of cost, comfort, and convenience.

### What is the earliest flight from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.)?

Sort flights by "Departure (earliest)" on Expedia to find the earliest flight from DTW to MEC. To compare more early flights, use the "Early Morning" and "Morning" filters in your search.

### How long does it take to fly from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.)?

Flights from DTW to MEC with one stop typically take around 21 hours 50 minutes, covering approximately 2,988 miles. Keep in mind that actual flight times can vary due to wind patterns, weather, and air traffic.

### Can you fly business or first class from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.)?

Select the "Business class" and "First class" filters when looking for DTW to MEC flights on Expedia. This is the easiest way to compare prices, routes and flight times for your trip.

### How do I earn miles on a Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) flight with Expedia?

It's easy to earn miles on a Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) flight when you book with Expedia. Before you confirm your booking, simply select your frequent flyer program and enter your program number. As a member of [One Key™](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key), you can also earn OneKeyCash™\* on top of your airline miles when you book with Expedia.

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### Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) at the last minute?

Typically, booking a last minute flight from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) will be more expensive than booking in advance. As the departure date approaches, there are usually fewer seats available which can drive up the cost. However, if there's some wiggle room with your travel dates and times, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.

### Is it cheaper to book a Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) flight and hotel package?

Securing a Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) flight and hotel package is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels all in one place. Select from our extensive range of stays and then add flights, activities and car rentals to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.

### Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.)?

If you booked your Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) to Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in [your itinerary](https://www.expedia.com/trips) or confirmation email. Or, head to our [Customer Service portal](https://www.expedia.com/helpcenter/) if you'd like more information.

## Travel information

| Origin airport      | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| Destination airport | Manta                                     |
| Distance            | 2,987 miles away                          |
| Roundtrip price     | $705                                      |

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