Detroit to Brownsville (DTW–BRO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Brownsville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,381 mi 3h 6m nonstop -1h behind 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and BRO, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to BRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
185
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
Brownsville is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · BRO: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Brownsville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,381 mi / 2,222 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 6m.
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–BRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Brownsville route.
Route details
Distance1,381 mi / 2,222 km
Flight time3h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: BRO
Full nameBrownsville South Padre Island International Airport
IATA / ICAOBRO / KBRO
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to BRO flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport take approximately 3h 6m. The route covers 1,381 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DTW to BRO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, AUS, MTY, MDW, MIA, SJC, LAX, LAS, SFO, SEA, DFW and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Brownsville is 1 hour behind Detroit.
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 BRO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to BRO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to BRO ranges from 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,381 miles (2,222 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.