Detroit to Fort Worth (DTW–AFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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993 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 8h 3m AFDLF9 → SY Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Worth flights
PDX Portland 13h 23m DLVS → OYSY Portland (PDX) to Fort Worth flights
RIC Richmond ~6h 15m AFAMDL → SY Richmond (RIC) to Fort Worth flights
DEN Denver ~6h 33m ACAFDL → SY Denver (DEN) to Fort Worth flights
JFK New York ~7h 10m AMB6DL → AS New York (JFK) to Fort Worth flights
SMF Sacramento ~9h 24m DL → AS Sacramento (SMF) to Fort Worth flights
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Detroit to Fort Worth
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
993 mi 2h 26m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–AFW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to AFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
RIC ~6h 15m DEN ~6h 33m JFK ~7h 10m LAS ~8h 3m SMF ~9h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
319
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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
DTW → AFW
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
AFW → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · AFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
993 mi / 1,598 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–AFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance993 mi / 1,598 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: AFW
Full namePerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
IATA / ICAOAFW / KAFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation722 ft / 220 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to AFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 993 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Portland.
Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.

Flights from DTW to AFW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to AFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to AFW is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 993 miles (1,598 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.