Detroit to Memphis (DTW–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–MEM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 610 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 33 | 712, CR7, CR9 | 1h53-2h09 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 3 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Memphis from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→MEM | YQG→MEM | CLE→MEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 53m | 2h 37m | 1h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · MEM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
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–MEM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to MEM
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to MEM ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 610 miles (982 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG) and Cleveland (CLE).