Detroit to Fort Wayne (DTW–FWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–FWA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 128 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 14 | CR9 | 0h59-1h01 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Wayne from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→FWA | CLE→FWA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 59m | 4h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 48% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · FWA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Wayne.
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–FWA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to FWA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DTW to FWA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to FWA ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 128 miles (206 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).