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

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Detroit to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 586 mi 1h 31m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and FTY, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to FTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
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Alternatives

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 0 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 100% –
Cleveland (CLE) to Atlanta flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Fulton County Airport Brown Field.
Know before you go

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.
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–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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: FTY
Full nameFulton County Airport Brown Field
IATA / ICAOFTY / KFTY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
FAQ

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 approximately 1h 31m. The route covers 586 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DTW to FTY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, CLE, IND, BNA, MDW, CMH, TYS, MKE, RDU, IAD, MEM, DAL, YYZ, PHL, GSO, STL, RIC, CHS, BHM, EWR, PIE, TPA, XNA, MCO, SUS, BOS, RSW, SRQ, PBI, FLL, MSY, IAH and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 586 miles (943 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).