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

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506 mi airlines 20/wk
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DL5436
DL Delta
CR7
12:25 PM
EDT TM
2:09 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2937
AF Air France
CR9
7:50 PM
EDT TM
9:34 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5117
DL Delta
CR9
7:50 PM
EDT TM
9:34 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4652
DL Delta
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5020
DL Delta
CR9
7:30 AM
EDT
9:22 AM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5117
DL Delta
CR7
3:00 PM
EDT
4:53 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AF2354
AF Air France
CR7
3:00 PM
EDT
4:53 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AF3476
AF Air France
CR7
3:07 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Chattanooga
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 506 mi 1h 44m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

DTW–CHA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 506 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 13 CR7, CR9 1h44 87% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 CR9 1h44 87% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (20 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CHA.
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One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
982
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
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
CHA → DTW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
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 44m.
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 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 28 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 1h 44m. The route covers 506 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from DTW to CHA. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, BNA, PIT, RDU, IAD, CHS, MKE, PBI, AUS, NAS, DCA, MIA, ORD, ATL, LGA, CLT, IAH, EWR, DFW, FLL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DTW to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to CHA ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 506 miles (814 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.