Detroit to George Town (DTW–GCM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–GCM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,588 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach George Town from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→GCM | YQG→GCM | CLE→GCM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 3m | 3h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · GCM: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in George Town.
US passport holders enter the Cayman Islands visa-free for up to 30 days (extendable to 6 months). No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay plus the period of intended stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. At Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) on Grand Cayman or Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CYB) on Cayman Brac, immigration stamps your passport.
The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory with three islands: Grand Cayman (the largest, with the capital George Town), Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman is the main resort strip. Stingray City, a shallow sandbar where southern stingrays gather, is reachable by boat from Grand Cayman's North Sound. The Cayman Islands have no income tax, no capital gains tax, and no sales tax, which is why the cost of living is high: goods carry import duties instead.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Grand Cayman run about 1 hour 20 minutes on American Airlines and Cayman Airways. New York JFK to GCM runs about 3 hours 45 minutes on JetBlue. Direct service also operates from Dallas, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, and Fort Lauderdale. The Cayman Islands use the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), pegged at KYD 1 = $1.25. US dollars are accepted everywhere and are the de facto second currency. ATMs dispense KYD. Card payments work at most businesses. Public buses run along main routes on Grand Cayman for KYD 2.50 ($3.13) per ride. Taxis are not metered: fixed rates are set by the government. Airport to Seven Mile Beach costs KYD 15 to KYD 25 ($18.75 to $31.25).
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–GCM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to GCM
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DTW to GCM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to GCM ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,588 miles (2,556 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG) and Cleveland (CLE).