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

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1,381 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 14m AMDLF9 → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to Brownsville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 21m AAAFAM → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Brownsville flights
MCO Orlando 11h 32m AFDLF9 → MX Orlando (MCO) to Brownsville flights
CLT Charlotte ~6h 28m AAAFAM → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Brownsville flights
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Detroit to Brownsville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,381 mi 3h 6m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–BRO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to BRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
IAH ~5h 14m DFW ~5h 21m CLT ~6h 28m MCO ~11h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
279
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → BRO
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
BRO → DTW
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 1,381 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Orlando.
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 is about 3 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,381 miles (2,222 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.