Fort Bliss/El Paso to Detroit (BIF–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
IND Indianapolis ~5h 15m → AFAMDL Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit flights
SDF Louisville ~5h 45m BBQ → AFDLKE Louisville (SDF) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston ~6h 12m → AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
BWI Baltimore ~6h 27m → AFAMDL Baltimore (BWI) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta ~6h 39m DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
PDX Portland ~8h 59m → AFDL Portland (PDX) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Bliss/El Paso to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,451 mi 2h 54m nonstop +2h ahead

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.

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All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Fort Bliss/El Paso flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BIF–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CMB CMB 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CMB (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BIF to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
IND ~5h 15m SDF ~5h 45m IAH ~6h 12m BWI ~6h 27m ATL ~6h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
BIF → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
DTW → BIF
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Fort Bliss/El Paso.
BIF: MDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Bliss/El Paso, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,451 mi / 2,335 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m 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

BIF–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Bliss/El Paso to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,451 mi / 2,335 km
Flight time2h 54m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BIF
Full nameBiggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
IATA / ICAOBIF / KBIF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation3,946 ft / 1,203 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 BIF to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 2h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,451 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BIF to DTW. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 54m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Fort Bliss/El Paso.
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 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

1-stop connecting options are also available.