Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit (DFW–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DFW–DTW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 986 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 132 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: CX, G3, GF, QR | 64 | 321, 738, A21N | 2h21-2h47 | Oneworld | CX, G3, GF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 54 | 319, 320, 321 | 2h17-2h43 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 20 | 320 | 2h22-2h41 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A21N | 2h56 | – | Y4 | |
| QF Qantas | 7 | 738 | 2h38 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→DTW | DAL→DTW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 262 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 17m | 2h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – |
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, Spirit Airlines and Qantas. With 262 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to DTW ranges from 2 hours 17 minutes to 2 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km). There are approximately 262 weekly flights outbound and 280 return, totaling 542 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
132 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 (DAL).