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

DTW Airport Page →
133 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 58m AAACAF → AAAVNZ Chicago (ORD) to Akron flights
BNA Nashville 4h 7m AMDLKE → EJAG4 Nashville (BNA) to Akron flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 43m AFAMDL → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Akron flights
CLT Charlotte 5h AAAFAM → AANXC Charlotte (CLT) to Akron flights
DCA Washington 5h 14m AAAFAM → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Akron flights
MCO Orlando 5h 55m AFDLF9 → MX Orlando (MCO) to Akron flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 6h 2m AMDLWS → G4MX Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Akron flights
JAX Jacksonville 6h 28m AFDLKE → G4MX Jacksonville (JAX) to Akron flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 34m AFAMB6 → G4MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Akron flights
RSW Fort Myers 6h 59m AFDLKE → MX Fort Myers (RSW) to Akron flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Akron
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 133 mi 0h 26m nonstop

DTW–CAK had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 133 miles in 0h 26m.

Also explore DTW Routes CAK Routes DTW Live Flights CAK Live Flights DTW Delays CAK Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–CAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 95% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ORD ~3h 58m BNA ~4h 7m RDU ~4h 43m CLT ~5h 0m DCA ~5h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,159
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 → CAK
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
50%
Return
CAK → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → CAK delays →
Alternatives

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 – 3
Weekly flights – 2
Flight time 0h 26m 0h 20m
Departure OTP 95% –
Cleveland (CLE) to Akron flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Akron Canton Regional Airport.
Know before you go

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 26m 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–CAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Akron route.
Route details
Distance133 mi / 215 km
Flight time0h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CAK
Full nameAkron Canton Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,228 ft / 374 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to CAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Akron Canton Regional Airport take about 0h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 133 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DTW to CAK: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Raleigh-Durham.
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.
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 CAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DTW to CAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to CAK is about 0 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 133 miles (215 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).