Dallas to Detroit (DAL–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dallas to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 981 mi 2h 28m nonstop +1h ahead 114 1-stop hubs

DAL–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 981 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 114 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAL–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 50% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
114
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,165
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.

Other ways to reach Detroit from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric DAL→DTW DFW→DTW
Distance from DAL 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 15
Weekly flights 0 262
Flight time 2h 28m 2h 17m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
981 mi / 1,578 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m.
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.

DAL–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance981 mi / 1,578 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections114 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 2h 28m. The route covers 981 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, DAY, MSN, DSM, SVH, BUF, CLE, XNA, ATW, GSP, ROC, ILM, GSO, SBN, LEX, ABE, OKC, RIC, CAK, AZO, GRR, CHA, CVG, BED, STP, GPT, ASE, IAH, AGS, TVC, LAL, ALB, TEB, YUL, PVD, YYZ, IAD, SUA, JFK, OPF, APF, HPN, SRQ, PWM, BDL, ESC, CUN, PBI, EWR, RSW, MTY, SCF, TUS, NAS, UDD, PVR, GCM, LIR, YYC, SJD, PSP, MRY, PLS, SJU, SJC, SXM, ORD, BOS, ATL, SFO, MIA, OMA, AUS, BNA, IND, BHM, BWI, MDW, STL, CMH, MCI, LAX, RDU, DCA, MSP, PIT, MSY, PHX, SAT, LGA, TYS, TPA, MEM, SLC, MCO, DEN, SMF, PDX, CHS, FLL, LAS, CLT, SDF, SAV, JAX, MKE, PHL, MYR, SAN, SNA, HND, ORF, CPS and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Yes, return flights from DTW to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DAL to DTW

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

DAL to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to DTW ranges from 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 981 miles (1,578 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

114 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).