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

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 27m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Kincheloe flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 5m AAACAM → UA Chicago (ORD) to Kincheloe flights
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Detroit to Kincheloe
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 284 mi 1h 18m nonstop

DTW–CIU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 284 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 CR5 1h18 81% SkyTeam –
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 81% – –
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CIU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
MSP ~4h 27m ORD ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
197
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 → CIU
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
CIU → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kincheloe from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Chippewa County International Airport.
Metric DTW→CIU CLE→CIU MBS→CIU
Distance from DTW – 95 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 7 – –
Flight time 1h 18m 0h 57m 3h 34m
Departure OTP 81% – –
Cleveland (CLE) to Kincheloe flights · Freeland (MBS) to Kincheloe flights · Grand Rapids (GRR) to Kincheloe flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Chippewa County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Kincheloe.
Distance & Flight Time
284 mi / 457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m 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–CIU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Kincheloe route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 457 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CIU
Full nameChippewa County International Airport
IATA / ICAOCIU / KCIU
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation800 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to CIU flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chippewa County International Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 284 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DTW to CIU: Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CIU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CIU to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE, MBS and 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 and SkyWest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to CIU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to CIU is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (457 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Freeland (MBS) and Grand Rapids (GRR).