Detroit to Dallas (DTW–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
981 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 45 1-stop flights Verified 45m ago
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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 10 hubs
STL St Louis 4h 2m AFDLKE → EJAWN St Louis (STL) to Dallas flights
MDW Chicago 4h 13m AFDLKE → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Dallas flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 17m AMDLKE → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas flights
BNA Nashville 4h 21m AMDLKE → WN Nashville (BNA) to Dallas flights
SDF Louisville 4h 22m AFAMDL → WN Louisville (SDF) to Dallas flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 28m AFAMDL → WN Indianapolis (IND) to Dallas flights
CMH Columbus 4h 31m AFDLKE → WN Columbus (CMH) to Dallas flights
BHM Birmingham 4h 45m AFDLKE → WN Birmingham (BHM) to Dallas flights
MEM Memphis 4h 49m AFAMDL → EJASCMWN Memphis (MEM) to Dallas flights
MKE Milwaukee 4h 49m AMDLKE → WN Milwaukee (MKE) to Dallas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Dallas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 981 mi 2h 1m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–DAL had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 981 miles in 2h 1m.

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All flights from Dallas (DAL) Dallas to Detroit flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 76% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
STL ~4h 2m MDW ~4h 13m MCI ~4h 17m BNA ~4h 21m SDF ~4h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,735
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 → DAL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
81%
Return
DAL → DTW
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → DAL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric DTW→DAL TOL→DAL CLE→DAL
Distance from DTW – 49 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 8
Weekly flights – – 6
Flight time 2h 1m 2h 11m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 76% – –
Toledo (TOL) to Dallas flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Dallas flights · Freeland (MBS) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · DAL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
981 mi / 1,578 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m 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–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance981 mi / 1,578 km
Flight time2h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dallas Love Field take about 2h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 981 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DTW to DAL: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 1m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Kansas City.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DAL 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.
Dallas is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from DAL to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TOL, CLE and MBS. 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 DAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DTW to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to DAL is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 981 miles (1,578 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Cleveland (CLE) and Freeland (MBS).