Birmingham to Detroit (BHM–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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626 mi airlines 19/wk
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DL3614
DL Delta
CR9
6:15 AM
EDT TM
9:18 AM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3674
DL Delta
CR9
5:39 PM
EDT TM
8:45 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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DL3647
DL Delta
CR9
5:39 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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DL3647
DL Delta
CR9
3:55 PM
EDT TM
4:59 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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DL3674
DL Delta
CR9
3:57 PM
EDT TM
4:59 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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DL3616
DL Delta
CR9
7:55 PM
EDT TM
8:56 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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Birmingham to Detroit
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 626 mi 2h 3m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

BHM–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 626 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHM–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 19 CR9 2h03-2h06 35% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BHM to DTW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,510
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BHM → DTW
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
83%
Return
DTW → BHM
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric BHM→DTW HSV→DTW ATL→DTW
Distance from BHM 74 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 5
Weekly flights 19 21 169
Flight time 2h 3m 1h 51m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
626 mi / 1,007 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m to 2h 6m.
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.

BHM–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance626 mi / 1,007 km
Flight time2h 3m to 2h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 19 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 2h 3m to 2h 6m. The route covers 626 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from BHM to DTW. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, MEM, MCI, AGS, IND, BED, UST, SAV, CHS, IAD, LAL, SRQ, RDU, FLL, AUS, MDW, SJU, SAN, ATL, ORD, DFW, MIA, BNA, CLT, IAH, PHL, TPA, MCO, DCA, LGA, DEN, BWI, PHX and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DTW to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV, ATL and CHA. 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 BHM to DTW

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BHM to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to DTW ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes to 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 626 miles (1,007 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Atlanta (ATL) and Chattanooga (CHA).