Brownsville to Detroit (BRO–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 4m ACCMNZ → AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 24m AAASBA → AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
MCO Orlando 7h 4m MX → AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Detroit flights
MTY Monterrey 19h 40m ZV → AM Monterrey (MTY) to Detroit flights
ECP Panama City Beach ~6h 33m UA → DL Panama City Beach (ECP) to Detroit flights
QRO Querétaro ~7h 50m AA → AM Querétaro (QRO) to Detroit flights
SJC San Jose ~9h 29m HTT → DL San Jose (SJC) to Detroit flights
LAX Los Angeles ~9h 38m → AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Brownsville to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BRO and DTW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Brownsville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRO to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
IAH ~5h 4m DFW ~5h 24m ECP ~6h 33m MCO ~7h 4m QRO ~7h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
301
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BRO → DTW
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
DTW → BRO
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Brownsville

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric BRO→DTW MTY→DTW
Distance from BRO – 167 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 7
Monterrey (MTY) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRO with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Brownsville.
BRO: CDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Brownsville, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
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

BRO–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brownsville to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRO
Full nameBrownsville South Padre Island International Airport
IATA / ICAOBRO / KBRO
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 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 BRO to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Orlando.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Brownsville.
Yes, return flights from DTW to BRO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MTY. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monterrey (MTY).