Detroit to Minot (DTW–MOT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
964 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 27m AFAMDL AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Minot flights
DEN Denver 6h 18m ACAFDL UA Denver (DEN) to Minot flights
IAH Houston 7h 20m AMDLF9 UA Houston (IAH) to Minot flights
LAS Las Vegas 16h 35m AFDLKE G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Minot flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~5h 22m AFAMDL G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Minot flights
YYC Calgary ~6h 46m WS Calgary (YYC) to Minot flights
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Detroit to Minot
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
964 mi 2h 6m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–MOT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to MOT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
353
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 → MOT
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
MOT → DTW
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Minot.
Distance & Flight Time
964 mi / 1,551 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m 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–MOT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Minot route.
Route details
Distance964 mi / 1,551 km
Flight time2h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: MOT
IATA / ICAOMOT / KMOT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,716 ft / 523 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to MOT flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Minot International Airport take about 2h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 964 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and George Bush Intercontinental.
Minot is 1 hour behind Detroit.
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 MOT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Minot International Airport (MOT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to MOT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to MOT is about 2 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 964 miles (1,551 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.