Detroit to Fort Worth (DTW–FTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
1,003 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

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Detroit to Fort Worth
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,003 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–FTW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to FTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → FTW
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Return
FTW → DTW
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Worth from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Metric DTW→FTW CLE→FTW
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights ~1
Flight time 2h 20m 3h 42m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,003 mi / 1,614 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m 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.

DTW–FTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,003 mi / 1,614 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: FTW
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to FTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,003 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from FTW 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.

Flights from DTW to FTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to FTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to FTW is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,003 miles (1,614 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).