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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL4278
DL Delta
CR7
5:59 PM
EDT TM
7:18 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4231
DL Delta
CR7
7:30 AM
EDT
8:59 AM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Kincheloe
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 284 mi 1h 19m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

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 19m. Beyond nonstop, 4 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 1h19 100% SkyTeam
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – 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.

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
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
196
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.

Other ways to reach Kincheloe from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Chippewa County International Airport.
Metric DTW→CIU MBS→CIU GRR→CIU
Distance from DTW 98 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 1h 19m 3h 34m 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
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 19m.
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 time1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CIU
IATA / ICAOCIU / KCIU
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
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 1h 19m. The route covers 284 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines.
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, MBS, ORD and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CIU to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 ranges from 1 hours 19 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

4 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 Freeland (MBS) and Grand Rapids (GRR).