Detroit to Miami (DTW–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–MIA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,148 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 125 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, LA, VS, WS | 21 | 739 | 2h55-3h05 | SkyTeam | KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: G3, QR, RJ | 9 | 738, E70, E75 | 3h07-3h18 | Oneworld | G3, QR, RJ | |
| F9 Frontier | 4 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Miami from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→MIA | CLE→MIA | GRR→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 42 | 12 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 22m | 3h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 61% | – | – |
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 American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to MIA ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,847 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 102 return, totaling 172 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
125 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Grand Rapids (GRR) and London (YXU).