Detroit to Kincheloe (DTW–CIU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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284 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL4278
DL Delta
CR7
7:44 PM
EDT TM
8:57 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4231
DL Delta
CR7
4:05 PM
CDT
5:42 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Kincheloe
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 284 mi 2h 13m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

DTW–CIU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 284 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–CIU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR7 2h13 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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 CIU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CIU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
84
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 → CIU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CIU → DTW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Kincheloe from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Chippewa County International Airport.
Metric DTW→CIU GRR→CIU
Distance from DTW 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 2h 13m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Chippewa County International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kincheloe is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · CIU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Kincheloe.
Distance & Flight Time
284 mi / 457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m.
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–CIU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Kincheloe route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 457 km
Flight time2h 13m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CIU
IATA / ICAOCIU / KCIU
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation800 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to CIU flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chippewa County International Airport take approximately 2h 13m. The route covers 284 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DTW to CIU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kincheloe is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from CIU to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRR. 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 CIU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to CIU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to CIU ranges from 2 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (457 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR).