Detroit to Cleveland (DTW–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–CLE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 95 miles in approximately 0h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 55 | CR7, CR9 | 0h28-1h | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 16 | CR9 | 0h51-0h54 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | CR9 | 0h56 | SkyTeam | – |
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 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 28m | 0h 33m | 23h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to CLE ranges from 0 hours 28 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 95 miles (153 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 176 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MBS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Freeland (MBS) and Grand Rapids (GRR).