Denver to Detroit (DEN–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–DTW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,120 miles in approximately 2h 50m. 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, KE, VS | 26 | 319, 321 | 2h29-2h55 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 15 | 320, 738, 739 | 2h52-2h57 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h28-2h50 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 321, 32N | 2h56-3h | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Denver
| Metric | DEN→DTW | ASE→DTW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 126 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – |
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, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 126 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to DTW is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,120 miles (1,802 km). There are approximately 126 weekly flights outbound and 143 return, totaling 269 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dane County Regional Truax Field, Gerald R. Ford and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE).