Detroit to Akron (DTW–CAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SY8185
SY Sun Country
738
12:20 PM
EDT
1:14 PM
EDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY8186
SY Sun Country
738
4:32 PM
EDT
5:17 PM
EDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Akron
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 133 mi 0h 54m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

DTW–CAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 133 miles in approximately 0h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–CAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 0h54 73%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 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 CAK direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CAK.
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One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,174
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.

Other ways to reach Akron from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Akron Canton Regional Airport.
Metric DTW→CAK CLE→CAK
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 54m 0h 20m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Akron Canton Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Akron.
Distance & Flight Time
133 mi / 215 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 54m.
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–CAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Akron route.
Route details
Distance133 mi / 215 km
Flight time0h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CAK
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,228 ft / 374 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to CAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Akron Canton Regional Airport take approximately 0h 54m. The route covers 133 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DTW to CAK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, CMH, YYZ, CVG, IAD, ACY, PHL, BDL, GSP, DAL, MCI, IAH, NAS, SCF, MCO, DCA, ORF, PBI, ORD, CLT, RDU, BNA, PIE, RSW, CHS, FLL, SAV, SRQ, JAX, LAS, TPA and MYR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAK to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to CAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to CAK ranges from 0 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 133 miles (215 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).