Boston to Detroit (BOS–DET) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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612 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

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Boston to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
612 mi 1h 40m nonstop

BOS–DET 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 BOS to DET.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
BNA ~5h 31m
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
BOS → DET
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
DET → BOS
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BOS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Boston.
BOS: EDT · DET: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
612 mi / 985 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Getting to BOS

MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.

Facts

BOS–DET Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boston to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance612 mi / 985 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BOS
Full nameBoston Logan International Airport
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: DET
Full nameColeman A. Young Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAODET / KDET
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation626 ft / 191 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOS to DET flights.
Nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 612 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 BOS to DET

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BOS to DET Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOS to DET is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 612 miles (985 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.