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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 60 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
STL St Louis 4h 9m WN → AFDLKE St Louis (STL) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 4h 17m WN → AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
CMH Columbus 4h 20m WN → AFAMDL Columbus (CMH) to Detroit flights
MDW Chicago 4h 20m JTLWN → AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
AUS Austin 4h 42m EJALXJWN → AFAMDL Austin (AUS) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 4h 44m WN → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 45m WN → AFCREDL Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 48m WN → AMDLKE Pittsburgh (PIT) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 53m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 57m WN → AFAMDL Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 981 mi 2h 28m nonstop +1h ahead

DAL–DTW had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 981 miles in 2h 28m.

Also explore DAL Routes DTW Routes DAL Live Flights DTW Live Flights DAL Delays DTW Delays
All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Dallas flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DAL–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 70% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
STL ~4h 9m BNA ~4h 17m CMH ~4h 20m MDW ~4h 20m OKC ~4h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,209
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
DAL → DTW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
80%
Return
DTW → DAL
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

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 – 15
Weekly flights – 200
Flight time 2h 28m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 70% –
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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

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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 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 DAL to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 2h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 981 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DAL to DTW: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 28m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and John Glenn Columbus.
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.
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 DAL to DTW

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DAL to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).