Denver to Detroit (APA–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 1 hub
LAS Las Vegas 6h 34m EJAXE → AFDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
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Denver to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,134 mi 2h 28m nonstop +2h ahead

APA–DTW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for APA to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
LAS ~6h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
129
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
APA → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DTW → APA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 Denver

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric APA→DTW DEN→DTW COS→DTW
Distance from APA – 22 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines – 11 1
Weekly flights – 145 –
Flight time 2h 28m 2h 30m 1h 44m
Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights · Colorado Springs (COS) to Detroit flights · Aspen (ASE) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of APA with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
APA: MDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,134 mi / 1,826 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m gate to gate.
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

APA–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,134 mi / 1,826 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 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 APA to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Centennial Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 2h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,134 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, COS and ASE. 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.

Flights from APA to DTW

Centennial Airport (APA) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

APA to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from APA to DTW is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,134 miles (1,826 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Colorado Springs (COS) and Aspen (ASE).