Detroit to Durango (DTW–DRO) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 25m ACAFDL CMDLUA Denver (DEN) to Durango flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 58m AAAFAM AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Durango flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 24m AAAMDL AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Durango flights
IAH Houston 6h 47m AMDLF9 UA Houston (IAH) to Durango flights
MDW Chicago ~5h 4m AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Durango flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~6h 30m AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Durango flights
LAX Los Angeles ~8h 22m AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Durango flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Durango
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and DRO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to DRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
349
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 → DRO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
DRO → DTW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Durango from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Durango La Plata County Airport.
Metric DTW→DRO CLE→DRO
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Durango La Plata County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Durango is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · DRO: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Durango.
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–DRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Durango route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: DRO
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to DRO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Durango is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from DRO to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).