Detroit to Cleveland (DTW–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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95 mi airlines 78/wk
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DL5553
DL Delta
8:09 AM
EDT
8:37 AM
EDT
0h 28m
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DL4162
DL Delta
CR9
8:45 AM
EDT TM
9:45 AM
EDT
1h
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DL5392
DL Delta
CR7
8:45 AM
EDT TM
9:44 AM
EDT
0h 59m
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DL5359
DL Delta
CR9
12:25 PM
EDT TM
1:17 PM
EDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
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DL3668
DL Delta
CR9
12:25 PM
EDT TM
1:17 PM
EDT
0h 52m
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DL5141
DL Delta
CR9
2:00 PM
EDT TM
2:51 PM
EDT
0h 51m
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AF2359
AF Air France
CR9
5:52 PM
EDT TM
6:43 PM
EDT
0h 51m
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AF2883
AF Air France
CR9
5:52 PM
EDT TM
6:43 PM
EDT
0h 51m
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AF2071
AF Air France
CR9
5:52 PM
EDT TM
6:43 PM
EDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
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DL4954
DL Delta
CR9
5:52 PM
EDT TM
6:43 PM
EDT
0h 51m
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AF2606
AF Air France
CR9
5:55 PM
EDT TM
6:49 PM
EDT
0h 54m
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DL4064
DL Delta
CR9
5:55 PM
EDT TM
6:49 PM
EDT
0h 54m
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AM3529
AM Aeromexi
CR9
10:59 PM
EDT TM
11:55 PM
EDT
0h 56m
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DL4646
DL Delta
CR9
10:59 PM
EDT TM
11:50 PM
EDT
0h 51m
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DL4042
DL Delta
CR9
6:25 AM
EDT
7:24 AM
EDT
0h 59m
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DL5432
DL Delta
CR9
6:30 AM
EDT
7:39 AM
EDT
1h 9m
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AM3526
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:30 AM
EDT TM
7:39 AM
EDT
1h 9m
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DL4162
DL Delta
CR9
10:30 AM
EDT
11:23 AM
EDT
0h 53m
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DL5392
DL Delta
CR7
10:30 AM
EDT
11:26 AM
EDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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DL5359
DL Delta
CR9
2:00 PM
EDT TM
2:57 PM
EDT
0h 57m
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AF2941
AF Air France
CR9
2:00 PM
EDT
2:57 PM
EDT
0h 57m
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DL3668
DL Delta
CR9
2:00 PM
EDT TM
2:57 PM
EDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AF2757
AF Air France
CR9
2:15 PM
EDT
3:12 PM
EDT
0h 57m
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DL5141
DL Delta
CR9
3:31 PM
EDT TM
4:27 PM
EDT
0h 56m
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DL4056
DL Delta
CR9
4:00 PM
EDT
4:56 PM
EDT
0h 56m
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AF2856
AF Air France
CR9
7:26 PM
EDT
8:31 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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DL4954
DL Delta
CR9
7:26 PM
EDT
8:31 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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AF2912
AF Air France
CR9
7:26 PM
EDT
8:31 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL4027
DL Delta
CR9
7:30 PM
EDT
8:34 PM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Cleveland
3 carriers, 78 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 78 Flights/wk 95 mi 0h 28m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 55 CR7, CR9 0h28-1h 79% SkyTeam
AF Air France 16 CR9 0h51-0h54 79% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 CR9 0h56 79% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (78 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 CLE direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
78
Outbound / wk
98
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,514
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 → CLE
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
50%
Return
CLE → DTW
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → CLE delays →

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
95 mi / 153 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 28m to 1h 0m.
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–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance95 mi / 153 km
Flight time0h 28m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights78 out / 98 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 0h 28m to 1h. The route covers 95 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 78 nonstop flights per week from DTW to CLE. The return direction has about 98 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MBS, CMH, LEX, IND, SYR, SDF, HPN, ALB, AGS, MEM, CHS, MLB, MSY, NAS, RDU, YYZ, PUJ, SNA, PBI, PIT, CUN, BWI, ATL, ORD, DCA, BOS, CLT, LGA, EWR, MSP, BNA, PHL, IAD, STL, MCO, MDW, DFW, TPA, JFK, IAH, DEN, RSW, FLL, PHX, MIA, SRQ, LAX, LAS, SFO, SLC, GRR, SEA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE 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 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).