Boston to Detroit (BOS–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BOS–DTW is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 631 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 121 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | 35 | 320, 32Q, 739, A21N | 2h07-2h19 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: EI, FI, HA | 28 | 223, 320 | 2h02-2h13 | – | EI, FI, HA | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 20 | 223 | 2h12-2h16 | Oneworld | – | |
| EY Etihad Airways | 5 | 223 | 2h12 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 5 | 320 | 2h07 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Boston
| Metric | BOS→DTW | BED→DTW | MHT→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 16 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 188 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 2m | 1h 31m | 2h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
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.
BOS–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOS to DTW
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways, Spirit Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 188 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BOS to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOS to DTW ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes to 2 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 631 miles (1,015 km). There are approximately 188 weekly flights outbound and 181 return, totaling 369 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
121 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bedford (BED), Manchester (MHT) and Providence/Warwick (PVD).