Detroit to Miami (DTW–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–MIA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,148 miles in approximately 3h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | 24 | 739 | 3h-3h13 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: G3, QR, RJ | 7 | 738 | 3h07 | Oneworld | G3, QR, RJ | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Miami from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→MIA | LAN→MIA | CLE→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 74 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 96 | 1 | 39 |
| Flight time | 3h 7m | 2h 29m | 2h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Miami.
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.
Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).
Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.
Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.
DTW–MIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to MIA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier, Global Crossing Airlines Inc. and Spirit Airlines. With 96 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to MIA is about 3 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,847 km). There are approximately 96 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 170 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jacksonville, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lansing (LAN), Cleveland (CLE) and Kalamazoo (AZO).