Denver to Detroit (DEN–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEN–DTW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,120 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 116 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS | 48 | 319, 320, 321, 739 | 2h45-2h53 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 24 | 319, 320, 738 | 2h52-2h59 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | 32N, 32Q | 2h30-2h58 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h45-2h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Denver
| Metric | DEN→DTW | ASE→DTW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 149 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
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.
DEN–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to DTW
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 149 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to DTW ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,120 miles (1,802 km). There are approximately 149 weekly flights outbound and 141 return, totaling 290 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
116 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SLN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE).