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

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506 mi airlines 27/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5117+5
DL Delta
CR7
12:33 PM
EDT TM
2:17 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1571cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
7:50 PM
EDT TM
9:34 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4894+2
DL Delta
CR9
7:59 PM
EDT TM
9:43 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6732cs
WS WestJet
CR9
7:59 PM
EDT TM
9:43 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4652+2
DL Delta
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT TM
9:00 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6810cs
WS WestJet
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2869cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
7:30 AM
EDT TM
9:22 AM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3172+1
KE Korean
CR9
7:30 AM
EDT TM
9:22 AM
EDT
1h 52m
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
DL5117+5
DL Delta
CR7
3:00 PM
EDT
4:53 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2868cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR7
3:00 PM
EDT TM
4:53 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2498cs
AF Air France
CR9
3:23 PM
EDT TM
5:10 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2354
AF Air France
CR9
3:23 PM
EDT TM
5:10 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Chattanooga
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 506 mi 1h 44m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

DTW–CHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 506 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 34 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 Also: AF, VS, WS 13 CR7, CR9 1h44 94% SkyTeam AF, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL, 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
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
996
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.

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)1
Weekly flights27 out / 52 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
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 approximately 1h 44m. The route covers 506 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from DTW to CHA. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, CMH, SDF, BNA, MDW, RDU, PIT, PHL, SAV, CHS, TEB, BHM, IAD, MKE, TPA, DAL, PBI, AUS, NAS, DEN, MIA, SNA, DCA, ORD, LGA, FLL, ATL, CLT, IAH, DFW, EWR, PIE, LAS and HND. 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 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 ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 506 miles (814 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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