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

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Detroit to Dallas
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 981 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 116 1-stop hubs

DTW–DAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 981 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 116 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 752 2h30 74% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to DAL direction.
Mon
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Wed
1
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Fri
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
116
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,212
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.
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 1 5
Weekly flights 1 1 2
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 11m 2h 22m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Toledo (TOL) to Dallas flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Dallas flights · Kalamazoo (AZO) 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 30m.
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 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections116 hubs
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 approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 981 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DTW to DAL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIT, SLN, AZO, SBN, LEX, FTY, CHA, CLE, HSV, CAK, MSN, ATW, YYZ, IAH, TVC, ICT, AGS, FWA, JVL, JAX, OKC, YNG, MDT, SUS, GSO, IAD, BRO, DSM, TEB, PIE, YUL, HPN, EWR, APF, BUF, GSP, ROC, BDL, RIC, SYR, MLB, ALB, RSW, COS, MTY, FRG, SCF, HVN, PBI, SRQ, PVD, PWM, VNY, BTV, PVR, YYC, CUN, MYR, JFK, GCM, PLS, LAP, QRO, NAS, SJD, SJU, ORD, ANC, CVG, CMH, ATL, STL, MDW, BHM, BWI, MCI, SAT, PIT, RDU, MSY, BNA, MEM, AUS, IND, SDF, TPA, CLT, LGA, OMA, DEN, TUL, DCA, FLL, ORF, SLC, MSP, SMF, MCO, MUC, SJC, LAX, SEA, PHX, MIA, SAN, TYS, LAS, PHL, MKE, SFO, BOS, CHS, SAV, PDX, SNA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 AZO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to DAL ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 981 miles (1,578 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

116 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Cleveland (CLE) and Kalamazoo (AZO).