Detroit to Boston (DTW–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–BOS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 631 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 119 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, SK, WS | 36 | 320, 32Q, 739, 757 | 1h44-2h03 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, SK, WS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: EI, FI, HA, JL, QR, TP | 21 | 223, 320 | 1h44-1h55 | – | EI, FI, HA, JL, QR, TP | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Boston from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→BOS | CLE→BOS | GRR→BOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 16 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 181 | 145 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 44m | 1h 34m | 2h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Boston.
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.
Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).
Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.
Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.
DTW–BOS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to BOS
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines. With 181 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to BOS ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 631 miles (1,015 km). There are approximately 181 weekly flights outbound and 188 return, totaling 369 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
119 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).