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

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Detroit to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 993 mi 2h 26m nonstop -1h behind 37 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and AFW, connecting options are available through 37 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to AFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
488
Candidates
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.
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections37 hubs
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 approximately 2h 26m. The route covers 993 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DTW to AFW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, STL, CVG, IND, TYS, MSP, MKE, AUS, MDW, CHS, YYZ, RIC, SYR, PHL, ORD, BNA, TPA, PBI, IAD, CLT, MSY, LAS, DEN, MIA, DFW, PHX, CUN, SEA, SFO, PIT, ANC, HND, HNL, JFK, SMF, FCO and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Detroit.
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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 ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 993 miles (1,598 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.