Chattanooga to Detroit (CHA–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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506 mi airlines 28/wk
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DL4652
DL Delta
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5020
DL Delta
CR9
7:30 AM
EDT
9:22 AM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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DL5117
DL Delta
CR7
3:00 PM
EDT
4:53 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AF2354
AF Air France
CR7
3:00 PM
EDT
4:53 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3476
AF Air France
CR7
3:07 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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DL5436
DL Delta
CR7
12:25 PM
EDT TM
2:09 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AF2937
AF Air France
CR9
7:50 PM
EDT TM
9:34 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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DL5117
DL Delta
CR9
7:50 PM
EDT TM
9:34 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chattanooga to Detroit
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 506 mi 1h 50m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

CHA–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 506 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHA–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 21 CR7, CR9 1h50-1h53 SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 CR7 1h53 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AF, DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHA to DTW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,007
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
CHA → DTW
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
40%
Return
DTW → CHA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric CHA→DTW TYS→DTW HSV→DTW
Distance from CHA 87 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 28 38 21
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 40m 1h 51m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA 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 Chattanooga.
CHA: EDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
506 mi / 814 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 1h 53m.
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.

CHA–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance506 mi / 814 km
Flight time1h 50m to 1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 20 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 1h 50m to 1h 53m. The route covers 506 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from CHA to DTW. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, PIT, MEM, IND, PHL, SRQ, OMA, AUS, DCA, ATL, MIA, ORD, DFW, LGA, CLT, IAH, FLL, EWR and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DTW to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, HSV and ATL. 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 CHA to DTW

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHA to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to DTW ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 506 miles (814 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (ATL).