Detroit to Cleveland (DTW–CLE) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–CLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 95 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 36 | CR9 | 0h58-1h04 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Cleveland from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→CLE | MBS→CLE | GRR→CLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 98 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 99 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 33m | 23h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · CLE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
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–CLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to CLE
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to CLE is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 95 miles (153 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 121 return, totaling 220 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Toronto Pearson and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Freeland (MBS), Grand Rapids (GRR) and London (YXU).