Detroit to Birmingham (DTW–BHM) — 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.
DTW–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 626 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 21 | 712, CR9 | 1h59-2h07 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Birmingham from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→BHM | FWA→BHM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 128 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 60 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 7m | 1h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · BHM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to BHM is about 2 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 626 miles (1,007 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 122 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Wayne (FWA).