Detroit to Dallas-Fort Worth (DTW–DFW) — 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–DFW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 986 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: CX, G3, GF, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 50 | 321, 738, E75 | 2h34-3h05 | Oneworld | CX, G3, GF, JL, QF, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 27 | 319, 320 | 2h43-2h47 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 21 | 321, 32N | 2h52-2h57 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→DFW | YQG→DFW | TOL→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 264 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 52m | 2h 32m | 3h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 98% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
DTW–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to DFW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 264 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to DFW is about 2 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km). There are approximately 264 weekly flights outbound and 233 return, totaling 497 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Memphis and Northwest Arkansas National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Toledo (TOL) and Flint (FNT).