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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 14m AAAVNZ → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 20m AANXC → AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
SAV Savannah 4h 44m G4MX → AFDLVS Savannah (SAV) to Detroit flights
CHS Charleston 4h 58m MX → AFDLKE Charleston (CHS) to Detroit flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 37m MX → AFAMDL Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington 5h 46m AAAS → AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
TPA Tampa 6h 5m MX → AFDLF9 Tampa (TPA) to Detroit flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 34m G4MX → AFB6DL Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Detroit flights
JAX Jacksonville 7h 18m G4MX → AFDLVS Jacksonville (JAX) to Detroit flights
ORF Norfolk 7h 28m 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 July 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.

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Carriers on this route

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 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAK to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ORD ~4h 14m CLT ~4h 20m SAV ~4h 44m CHS ~4h 58m ALB ~5h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,174
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
CAK → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
Return
DTW → CAK
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAK delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

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 – 11 10
Weekly flights – 140 88
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 1h 9m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cleveland (CLE) to Detroit flights · Pittsburgh (PIT) to Detroit flights · Columbus (CMH) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAK with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

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
Full nameAkron Canton Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,228 ft / 374 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 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 July 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 July 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 Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Savannah Hilton Head.
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 July 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 Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Savannah Hilton Head. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (CMH).