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

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DL9966
DL Delta
12:59 AM
EDT
1:52 AM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3734
DL Delta
CR9
8:40 AM
EDT TM
9:49 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3590
DL Delta
CR9
8:49 AM
EDT TM
9:58 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3747
DL Delta
CR9
10:20 AM
EDT TM
11:24 AM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5225
DL Delta
CR7
3:55 PM
EDT TM
5:01 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3760
DL Delta
CR9
3:55 PM
EDT TM
4:57 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1230
DL Delta
712
8:15 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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DL2370
DL Delta
712
6:22 AM
CDT TM
9:13 AM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3796
DL Delta
CR9
10:34 AM
CDT
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3590
DL Delta
CR9
10:38 AM
CDT TM
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3747
DL Delta
CR9
12:15 PM
CDT TM
3:06 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3760
DL Delta
CR9
5:45 PM
CDT TM
8:37 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2688
AF Air France
CR9
5:45 PM
CDT
8:37 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4634
DL Delta
CR7
5:45 PM
CDT
8:44 PM
EDT
1h 59m
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 Memphis
2 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 610 mi 1h 53m nonstop -1h behind 56 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 33 712, CR7, CR9 1h53-2h09 55% SkyTeam
AF Air France 3 55% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (36 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
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,156
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
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
81%
Return
MEM → DTW
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
61%
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 2 1 1
Weekly flights 33 1
Flight time 1h 53m 2h 37m 1h 29m
Departure OTP 55%
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 1h 53m to 2h 9m.
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 time1h 53m to 2h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights33 out / 39 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 1h 53m to 2h 9m. The route covers 610 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from DTW to MEM. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, CVG, SDF, PIT, CHA, DSM, BHM, BUF, IND, YYZ, GSO, RIC, IAD, ORF, TUL, JAX, SAT, MSY, RSW, CHS, FRG, JFK, PBI, MTY, AUS, SFO, SEA, HSV, MIA, CLT, MSP, ATL, ORD, BOS, BNA, EWR, ANC, MDW, TPA, PHL, MCO, LGA, DFW, LAX, FRA, DCA, IAH, CDG, DEN, BWI, PHX, FLL, SLC, RDU, LAS and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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).