Detroit to Chattanooga (DTW–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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506 mi airlines charter/private 27/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 52m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5117+5
DL Delta
CR7
1:28 PM
EDT TM
3:18 PM
EDT
1h 50m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1571cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
8:00 PM
EDT TM
9:44 PM
EDT
1h 44m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6732cs
WS WestJet
CR9
8:00 PM
EDT TM
9:44 PM
EDT
1h 44m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4894+2
DL Delta
CR7
8:10 PM
EDT TM
10:02 PM
EDT
1h 52m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2869cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
7:15 AM
EDT TM
9:04 AM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6810cs
WS WestJet
CR9
7:15 AM
EDT TM
9:04 AM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3172cs
KE Korean
CR9
7:15 AM
EDT TM
9:04 AM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4652+3
DL Delta
CR7
7:26 AM
EDT TM
9:20 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2290
AF Air France
CR7
7:26 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2868cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR7
3:00 PM
EDT TM
4:58 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5117+5
DL Delta
CR7
3:00 PM
EDT TM
4:58 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2498cs
AF Air France
CR7
3:00 PM
EDT TM
4:58 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7016
WS WestJet
CR7
3:00 PM
EDT
4:53 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2354
AF Air France
CR7
3:00 PM
EDT
4:58 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 45m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chattanooga flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 6m AFAMDL AAYX Indianapolis (IND) to Chattanooga flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 9m AAAFAM AA Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga flights
ORD Chicago 4h 11m AAACAM AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga flights
DCA Washington 4h 30m AAAFAM AA Washington (DCA) to Chattanooga flights
LGA New York 5h 9m AAAFAM DL New York (LGA) to Chattanooga flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 7m AAAFAM AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga flights
IAH Houston 6h 17m AMDLF9 UA Houston (IAH) to Chattanooga flights
EWR Newark 6h 53m ACAFAM UA Newark (EWR) to Chattanooga flights
DEN Denver 7h 3m ACAFDL UA Denver (DEN) to Chattanooga flights
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Detroit to Chattanooga
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 506 mi 1h 47m nonstop

DTW–CHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 506 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–CHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS, WS 13 CR7 1h50-1h52 68% SkyTeam AF, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (13 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 CHA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,047
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → CHA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
CHA → DTW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
506 mi / 814 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 47m 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.

DTW–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance506 mi / 814 km
Flight time1h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 53 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take about 1h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 506 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to CHA: Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Indianapolis and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from CHA to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DTW to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to CHA is about 1 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 506 miles (814 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Indianapolis and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.