Detroit to Atlanta (DTW–FTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Atlanta
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
586 mi 1h 31m nonstop

DTW–FTY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → FTY
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
FTY → DTW
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Fulton County Airport Brown Field.
Metric DTW→FTY CLE→FTY
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Fulton County Airport Brown Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Atlanta is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · FTY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
586 mi / 943 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m 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–FTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance586 mi / 943 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: FTY
IATA / ICAOFTY / KFTY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to FTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fulton County Airport Brown Field take about 1h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 586 miles.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 FTY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to FTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to FTY is about 1 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 586 miles (943 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).