Charlotte to Detroit (CLT–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLT–DTW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 501 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 128 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 67 | 319, 738 | 1h38-1h52 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 47 | 712, 717 | 1h44-1h58 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | 32S | 1h52 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→DTW | GSP→DTW | GSO→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 75 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 183 | 77 | 85 |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 1h 44m | 1h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
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.
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.
CLT–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to DTW
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 183 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to DTW ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes to 1 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 501 miles (806 km). There are approximately 183 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 303 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
128 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Greensboro (GSO) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).