Fort Bliss/El Paso to Detroit (BIF–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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BIF–DTW had nonstop service, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,451 miles in 2h 54m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMB CMB | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Fort Bliss/El Paso
| Metric | BIF→DTW | ELP→DTW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BIF | – | 3 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 54m | 3h 18m |
Travel Essentials
BIF: MDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Bliss/El Paso, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
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.
BIF–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BIF to DTW
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
BIF to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIF to DTW is about 2 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,451 miles (2,335 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include El Paso (ELP).