Nantucket to Detroit (ACK–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ACK Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ACK and DTW. Nearest airports to ACK with scheduled service: Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD, 78 mi) · Boston Logan International Airport (BOS, 91 mi) · Bradley International Airport (BDL, 144 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
BOS Boston 3h 51m 9KB6LXJ → AMB6DL Boston (BOS) to Detroit flights
EWR Newark 4h 19m EJAUA → ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington 4h 38m B6 → AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
JFK New York 4h 38m ATB6EJA → AMB6DL New York (JFK) to Detroit flights
HPN White Plains 4h 40m 9KB6EJA → DLVSWS White Plains (HPN) to Detroit flights
LGA New York 5h 26m B6 → AAAFAM New York (LGA) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 15h 39m UA → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nantucket to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between ACK and DTW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ACK Routes DTW Routes ACK Live Flights DTW Live Flights DTW Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ACK to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
BOS ~3h 51m EWR ~4h 19m DCA ~4h 38m JFK ~4h 38m HPN ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
516
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ACK → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
DTW → ACK
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Nantucket

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric ACK→DTW PVD→DTW BOS→DTW
Distance from ACK – 78 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 21
Weekly flights – 114 152
Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Detroit flights · Boston (BOS) to Detroit flights · Bedford (BED) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of ACK with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Nantucket.
ACK: EDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nantucket, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ACK–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nantucket to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ACK
Full nameNantucket Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAOACK / KACK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACK to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Newark Liberty and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from DTW to ACK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVD, BOS and BED. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Newark Liberty and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Providence/Warwick (PVD), Boston (BOS) and Bedford (BED).