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

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626 mi airlines 19/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1d ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL3647
DL Delta
CR9
3:55 PM
EDT TM
4:59 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3674
DL Delta
CR9
3:57 PM
EDT TM
4:59 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3616
DL Delta
CR9
7:55 PM
EDT TM
8:56 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3614
DL Delta
CR9
6:15 AM
EDT TM
9:18 AM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3674
DL Delta
CR9
5:39 PM
EDT TM
8:45 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3647
DL Delta
CR9
5:39 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Birmingham
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 626 mi 2h 1m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

DTW–BHM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 626 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 32 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 19 CR9 2h01-2h04 42% SkyTeam
AF Air France 3 42% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (22 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,474
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → BHM
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
69%
Return
BHM → DTW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → BHM delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Birmingham is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · BHM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
626 mi / 1,007 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m 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 time2h 1m to 2h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 19 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 2h 1m to 2h 4m. The route covers 626 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from DTW to BHM. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, TYS, HPN, IAD, MEM, STL, PBI, FLL, MSY, SLC, QRO, PVR, MIA, LAX, ATL, BNA, ORD, CLT, MCO, TPA, LGA, IAH, PHL, DCA, DFW, DEN, MDW, BWI, PHX, LAS, AGS and SAV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DTW to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to BHM ranges from 2 hours 1 minutes to 2 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 626 miles (1,007 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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