Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit (DFW–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.
DFW–DTW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 986 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: CX, G3, GF, QF, QR, RJ | 57 | 321, 738, E75 | 2h32-2h57 | Oneworld | CX, G3, GF, QF, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 28 | 319, 320 | 2h33-2h39 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 32N, A21N | 2h47-2h49 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→DTW | DAL→DTW | FTW→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 233 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 10m | 2h |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
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.
DFW–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DFW to DTW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 233 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to DTW is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km). There are approximately 233 weekly flights outbound and 264 return, totaling 497 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Indianapolis and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL) and Fort Worth (FTW).