Kincheloe to Detroit (CIU–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL4231
DL Delta
CR7
4:05 PM
CDT
5:42 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4278
DL Delta
CR7
7:44 PM
EDT TM
8:57 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kincheloe to Detroit
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 284 mi 1h 37m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

CIU–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 284 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CIU–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR7 1h37 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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, CIU to DTW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIU to DTW.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
84
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
CIU → DTW
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
DTW → CIU
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Kincheloe

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric CIU→DTW PLN→DTW APN→DTW
Distance from CIU 49 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 14 13
Flight time 1h 37m 1h 11m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of CIU with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kincheloe, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
284 mi / 457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m.
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.

CIU–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kincheloe to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 457 km
Flight time1h 37m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: CIU
IATA / ICAOCIU / KCIU
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation800 ft / 244 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIU to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 1h 37m. The route covers 284 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CIU to DTW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Kincheloe.
Yes, return flights from DTW to CIU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PLN, APN and TVC. 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 CIU to DTW

Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CIU to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIU to DTW ranges from 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (457 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pellston (PLN), Alpena (APN) and Traverse City (TVC).