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

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Dallas to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead 83 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DAL and DTW, connecting options are available through 83 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
PTK ~2h 48m DAY ~3h 17m CLE ~3h 33m DSM ~3h 43m MSN ~3h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,334
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
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
73%
Return
DTW → DAL
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Arriving
75%
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 0 8
Weekly flights 0 174
Departure OTP 69% –
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
+2h
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Dallas.
DAL: MDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
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
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections83 hubs
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, DAY, CLE, DSM, MSN, LEX, BUF, CHA, YYZ, ROC, IAD, TEB, GRR, RIC, ASE, HPN, LAL, ALB, YUL, GCM, NAS, SRQ, MTY, UDD, TUS, PVR, SJD, SDF, LIR, SJU, ORD, SFO, BHM, PHL, ATL, MIA, BNA, MDW, SAT, BWI, CMH, OMA, PIT, MCI, SMF, IND, STL, MEM, SLC, TPA, RDU, AUS, DCA, LGA, DEN, CLT, MSY, MSP, MCO, MKE, LAX, PHX, TYS, LAS, FLL, RSW, PDX, CHS, MYR, SAN, PWM, HND, BOS, PBI, JAX, SAV, SNA, ORF, XNA, SEA, CUN, IAH and PLS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Dallas.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

83 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).