Detroit to Sioux Falls (DTW–FSD) — 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 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 54m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Sioux Falls flights
ORD Chicago 4h 15m AAACAM → AAASCM Chicago (ORD) to Sioux Falls flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 31m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Sioux Falls flights
DEN Denver 5h 41m ACAFDL → CMDLEJA Denver (DEN) to Sioux Falls flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 5m AAAFAM → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sioux Falls flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 50m AAAMDL → AAOO Phoenix (PHX) to Sioux Falls flights
BNA Nashville 12h AMDLKE → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Sioux Falls flights
LAS Las Vegas 15h 11m AFDLKE → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sioux Falls flights
MDW Chicago ~4h 13m AFDLKE → Chicago (MDW) to Sioux Falls flights
DSM Des Moines ~4h 21m AFAMDL → SY Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Falls flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Sioux Falls
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to FSD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
MSP ~3h 54m MDW ~4h 13m ORD ~4h 15m DSM ~4h 21m ATL ~5h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
910
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 → FSD
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
76%
Return
FSD → DTW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → FSD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Sioux Falls.
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–FSD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Sioux Falls route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: FSD
Full nameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to FSD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Sioux Falls is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from FSD to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.