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

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1,003 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 13m ACAFDL → UA Denver (DEN) to Fort Worth flights
YYZ Toronto ~5h 35m ACAFAM → UD Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 41m AAACAM → CE Chicago (ORD) to Fort Worth flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~5h 54m AFAMDL → Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Worth flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~6h 16m AFAMDL → Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Fort Worth flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 42m AFDLF9 → B6XSR Orlando (MCO) to Fort Worth flights
JFK New York ~7h 9m AMB6DL → B6 New York (JFK) to Fort Worth flights
MIA Miami ~8h 9m AAAFDL → Miami (MIA) to Fort Worth flights
MEX Mexico City ~8h 43m DL → AM Mexico City (MEX) to Fort Worth flights
SEA Seattle ~9h 29m AFASAY → Seattle (SEA) to Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Detroit to Fort Worth
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,003 mi 2h 27m nonstop -1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to FTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
YYZ ~5h 35m ORD ~5h 41m RDU ~5h 54m DEN ~6h 13m CVG ~6h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
88
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 → FTW
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
FTW → DTW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

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 1
Flight time 2h 27m 3h 42m
Departure OTP 65% –
Cleveland (CLE) to Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Know before you go

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 27m 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.

Facts

DTW–FTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,003 mi / 1,614 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: FTW
Full nameFort Worth Meacham International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
FAQ

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 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,003 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Detroit.
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 27 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, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).