Akron to Detroit (CAK–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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DCA Washington 3h 52m AAAS AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 4h 4m G4 AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 4h 11m AAAVNZ AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 30m G4MX AFDLVS Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Detroit flights
CHS Charleston 4h 41m MX AFDLVS Charleston (CHS) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 53m AA AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
SAV Savannah 4h 54m G4MX AFDLKL Savannah (SAV) to Detroit flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 41m MX AFAMDL Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Detroit flights
JAX Jacksonville 6h 46m G4MX AFDLVS Jacksonville (JAX) to Detroit flights
ORF Norfolk 7h 31m MX AFAMDL Norfolk (ORF) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Akron to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 133 mi 0h 45m nonstop

CAK–DTW had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 133 miles in 0h 45m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CAK–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 50%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAK to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,169
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CAK → DTW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
67%
Return
DTW → CAK
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAK delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Akron

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric CAK→DTW CLE→DTW PIT→DTW
Distance from CAK 40 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 9 10
Weekly flights 121 71
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 53m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of CAK with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Akron.
CAK: EDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Akron, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
133 mi / 215 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m 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.

CAK–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Akron to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance133 mi / 215 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAK
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,228 ft / 374 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAK to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Akron Canton Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 133 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CAK to DTW: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ronald Reagan Washington National, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from DTW to CAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE, PIT and CMH. 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.

Flights from CAK to DTW

Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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.

CAK to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAK to DTW is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 133 miles (215 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (CMH).