Detroit to Little Rock (DTW–LIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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705 mi airlines charter/private
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 36m AMDLKE WN Nashville (BNA) to Little Rock flights
ORD Chicago 4h 24m AAACAM AAASBA Chicago (ORD) to Little Rock flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 25m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Little Rock flights
DCA Washington 4h 50m AAAFAM AA Washington (DCA) to Little Rock flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 58m AAAFAM AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Little Rock flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 3m AAAFAM AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Little Rock flights
IAH Houston 5h 35m AMDLF9 ACCMDL Houston (IAH) to Little Rock flights
MCO Orlando 6h 11m AFDLF9 WN Orlando (MCO) to Little Rock flights
DEN Denver 6h 13m ACAFDL F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Little Rock flights
LGA New York 6h 49m AAAFAM AADL New York (LGA) to Little Rock flights
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Detroit to Little Rock
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
705 mi 1h 32m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–LIT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to LIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,318
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 → LIT
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
56%
Return
LIT → DTW
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → LIT delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Little Rock is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · LIT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Little Rock.
Distance & Flight Time
705 mi / 1,134 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m 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–LIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Little Rock route.
Route details
Distance705 mi / 1,134 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: LIT
IATA / ICAOLIT / KLIT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation262 ft / 80 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to LIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field take about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 705 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Little Rock is 1 hour behind Detroit.
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 LIT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to LIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to LIT is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 705 miles (1,134 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.