Detroit to Memphis (DTW–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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610 mi airlines charter/private 61/wk
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Flight Schedule 29 flights Verified 45m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS5508+1
WS WestJet
717
8:40 AM
EDT TM
9:41 AM
CDT
2h 1m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5513
WS WestJet
717
8:40 AM
EDT TM
9:41 AM
CDT
2h 1m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5511
WS WestJet
717
8:40 AM
EDT TM
9:41 AM
CDT
2h 1m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5519
WS WestJet
717
8:45 AM
EDT TM
9:44 AM
CDT
1h 59m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6323
WS WestJet
CR9
10:15 AM
EDT TM
11:21 AM
CDT
2h 6m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4157
DL Delta
CR9
10:15 AM
EDT TM
11:21 AM
CDT
2h 6m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6491
WS WestJet
CR9
10:15 AM
EDT TM
11:21 AM
CDT
2h 6m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3701
DL Delta
CR9
10:15 AM
EDT TM
11:21 AM
CDT
2h 6m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4007
DL Delta
CR9
4:11 PM
EDT TM
5:19 PM
CDT
2h 8m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6700+1
WS WestJet
717
5:55 PM
EDT TM
6:55 PM
CDT
2h
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3037
DL Delta
717
5:55 PM
EDT TM
6:55 PM
CDT
2h
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1719cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
717
8:00 PM
EDT TM
8:56 PM
CDT
1h 56m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3223+2
KE Korean
717
8:00 PM
EDT TM
8:56 PM
CDT
1h 56m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5520
WS WestJet
717
8:05 PM
EDT TM
9:04 PM
CDT
1h 59m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1230+5
DL Delta
717
8:05 PM
EDT TM
9:04 PM
CDT
1h 59m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5509cs
WS WestJet
717
8:05 PM
EDT TM
9:04 PM
CDT
1h 59m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5514
WS WestJet
717
8:05 PM
EDT TM
9:04 PM
CDT
1h 59m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2370+4
DL Delta
717
6:30 AM
CDT TM
9:23 AM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8074cs
WS WestJet
712
6:35 AM
CDT TM
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3224cs
KE Korean
712
6:35 AM
CDT TM
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1752cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
712
6:35 AM
CDT TM
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2771+1
AF Air France
712
10:29 AM
CDT TM
1:23 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7860
WS WestJet
717
10:29 AM
CDT
1:23 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3701
DL Delta
CR9
12:07 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4157
DL Delta
CR9
12:07 PM
CDT TM
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6748
WS WestJet
CR9
12:07 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1658+3
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
12:15 PM
CDT TM
3:06 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2247
AF Air France
CR9
5:42 PM
CDT
8:41 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4007
DL Delta
CR9
5:59 PM
CDT
8:58 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MDW Chicago 3h 35m AFDLKE WN Chicago (MDW) to Memphis flights
BNA Nashville 3h 41m AMDLKE WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 10m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 19m AAACAM AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 39m AAAFAM AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 47m AMDLF9 WN Baltimore (BWI) to Memphis flights
DCA Washington 5h AAAFAM AA Washington (DCA) to Memphis flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 3m AFAMDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 22m AAAFAM AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 24m AAAFAM AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Detroit to Memphis
1 carrier, 61 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 610 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind

DTW–MEM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 610 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS 16 717, CR9 1h59-2h08 91% SkyTeam AF, KE, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
717 Boeing 717 – DL, KE, VS, WS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (16 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 MEM direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,282
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 → MEM
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
89%
Return
MEM → DTW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → MEM delays →

Other ways to reach Memphis from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric DTW→MEM YQG→MEM CLE→MEM
Distance from DTW 21 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 61
Flight time 2h 2h 41m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Memphis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
610 mi / 982 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m 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–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance610 mi / 982 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights61 out / 64 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 610 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to MEM: Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from MEM to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQG and 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 MEM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to MEM is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 610 miles (982 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG) and Cleveland (CLE).