Copenhagen to Detroit (CPH–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CPH and DTW. Nearest airports to CPH with scheduled service: Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE, 21 mi) · Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, 29 mi) · Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH, 47 mi)
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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
YYZ Toronto 10h 46m A3ACBT → ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 58m 6EAMD8 → AFDLSV Amsterdam (AMS) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 11h 33m EKSK → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
BOS Boston 11h 36m SK → AMB6DL Boston (BOS) to Detroit flights
PHL Philadelphia 11h 37m AA → AAAFAM Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 43m A3AFAM → AFDLKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Detroit flights
YHZ Halifax 11h 45m WS → WS Halifax (YHZ) to Detroit flights
EWR Newark 11h 47m SK → ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
LHR London 11h 59m AYB6BA → DLSKSV London (LHR) to Detroit flights
JFK New York 12h 4m AFDLSK → AMB6DL New York (JFK) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Copenhagen to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CPH and DTW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CPH to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
YYZ ~10h 46m AMS ~10h 58m KEF ~11h 0m YUL ~11h 0m ORD ~11h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,544
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
CPH → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DTW → CPH
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 →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Detroit is 6 hours behind Copenhagen.
CPH: CEST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 12:00 PM in Detroit.
Visa & Entry

Denmark is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Danish citizens must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before travel. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. An e-passport with a biometric chip is required.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CPH

The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.

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

CPH–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Copenhagen to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPH
Full nameCopenhagen Kastrup Airport
IATA / ICAOCPH / EKCH
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Passengers/yr29.8M
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 CPH to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Amsterdam and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Detroit is 6 hours behind Copenhagen.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Amsterdam and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.