Detroit to Birmingham (DTW–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL4973
DL Delta
CR7
8:45 AM
EDT TM
9:47 AM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4647
DL Delta
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
4:52 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6683cs
WS WestJet
CR9
3:55 PM
EDT TM
4:59 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3647+2
DL Delta
CR9
3:55 PM
EDT TM
4:59 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6800
WS WestJet
CR9
3:55 PM
EDT TM
4:59 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2705+2
DL Delta
717
4:55 PM
EDT TM
5:51 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3145
DL Delta
717
7:50 PM
EDT TM
8:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1562cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
7:55 PM
EDT TM
8:56 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3371+1
KE Korean
CR9
7:55 PM
EDT TM
8:56 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3006
DL Delta
717
6:14 AM
CDT
9:14 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2704+2
DL Delta
717
6:15 AM
CDT TM
9:14 AM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3372+1
KE Korean
CR9
6:15 AM
CDT TM
9:18 AM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6656cs
WS WestJet
CR7
6:15 AM
CDT TM
9:18 AM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1957cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR7
6:15 AM
CDT TM
9:18 AM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4973
DL Delta
CR7
10:27 AM
CDT
1:30 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6700
WS WestJet
CR7
10:27 AM
CDT
1:30 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4647
DL Delta
CR9
5:31 PM
CDT
8:34 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6787cs
WS WestJet
CR9
5:44 PM
CDT TM
8:50 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3647+2
DL Delta
CR9
6:36 PM
CDT TM
9:24 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Birmingham
1 carrier, 59 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 626 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 54 1-stop hubs

DTW–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 626 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS 33 717, CR7, CR9 1h55-2h04 90% SkyTeam AF, KE, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
717 Boeing 717 – DL
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL, KE, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (33 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to BHM direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
67
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,668
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
626 mi / 1,007 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 4m.
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.

DTW–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance626 mi / 1,007 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights59 out / 67 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 4m. The route covers 626 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from DTW to BHM. The return direction has about 67 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAK, TEB, CMI, FTY, SDF, ACY, LIT, MLB, TYS, HPN, STL, IND, BDL, MEM, RDU, CHS, IAD, TUL, RSW, FLL, MSY, APF, LAL, PBI, JFK, BOS, AUS, SAT, ICT, PUJ, PVR, SLC, QRO, LAX, ATL, MCO, ORD, DAL, CLT, BNA, MIA, BWI, DFW, LGA, IAH, PHL, DCA, MDW, TPA, DEN, PHX, LAS, AGS and SAV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from BHM to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 BHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to BHM ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 626 miles (1,007 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.