Cancún to Detroit (CUN–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CUN–DTW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,477 miles in approximately 3h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM | 14 | 739 | 3h57-4h | – | SkyTeam | AF, AM |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 0 | – | – | – | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
CUN: EST · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.
For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.
ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.
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.
CUN–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CUN to DTW
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CUN to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CUN to DTW is about 3 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,477 miles (2,377 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indianapolis, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Cleveland Hopkins. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.