Detroit to Fort Wayne (DTW–FWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL3752
DL Delta
CR9
12:28 PM
EDT TM
1:29 PM
EDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3917
DL Delta
CR9
8:00 PM
EDT TM
8:59 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3961
DL Delta
CR9
8:12 AM
EDT
9:13 AM
EDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2458
AF Air France
CR9
2:16 PM
EDT TM
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3752
DL Delta
CR9
2:16 PM
EDT TM
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Fort Wayne
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 128 mi 0h 59m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–FWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 CR9 0h59-1h01 48% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to FWA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to FWA.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
681
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → FWA
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
50%
Return
FWA → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → FWA delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Wayne from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Fort Wayne International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Fort Wayne International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Wayne.
Distance & Flight Time
128 mi / 206 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 1m.
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–FWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Fort Wayne route.
Route details
Distance128 mi / 206 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: FWA
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Winamac
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to FWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 1h 1m. The route covers 128 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DTW to FWA. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, PHL, BDL, CLE, PBI, PHX, SFO, ORD, MSP, ATL, CLT, FLL, DFW and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FWA 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 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).