Detroit to Monterey (DTW–MRY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DTW and MRY. Nearest airports to DTW with scheduled service: Windsor International Airport (YQG, 21 mi) · Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL, 49 mi) · Bishop International Airport (FNT, 56 mi)
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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 9 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 6h 44m AFDLF9 G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey flights
DEN Denver 6h 45m ACAFDL UA Denver (DEN) to Monterey flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 48m AFAMDL AVCMOS Los Angeles (LAX) to Monterey flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 49m AAAMDL AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 11m DLKENZ ACAVNZ San Francisco (SFO) to Monterey flights
SEA Seattle 8h 4m AFASAY ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Monterey flights
SNA Santa Ana 8h 35m DL XE Santa Ana (SNA) to Monterey flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 35m AAAFAM AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Monterey flights
SAN San Diego 8h 42m AFDLVS ASJL San Diego (SAN) to Monterey flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Monterey
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and MRY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to MRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
633
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 → MRY
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
MRY → DTW
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
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
-3h
Monterey is 3 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · MRY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Monterey.
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–MRY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Monterey route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: MRY
IATA / ICAOMRY / KMRY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to MRY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Los Angeles.
Monterey is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from MRY to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Denver and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.