Detroit to Reno (DTW–RNO) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 12m AAACAM UAVJT Chicago (ORD) to Reno flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 18m AFAMDL DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Reno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 23m AFAMDL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reno flights
MDW Chicago 6h 30m AFDLKE WN Chicago (MDW) to Reno flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 30m AFDLKE F9NKWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno flights
DEN Denver 6h 38m ACAFDL ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Reno flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 6m AFAMDL AFAVDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno flights
SAN San Diego 7h 11m AFDLKL ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Reno flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 13m AAAMDL AAASMNL Phoenix (PHX) to Reno flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 17m AFDLKE ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Reno flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Reno
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,461
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 → RNO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
Return
RNO → DTW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → RNO delays →

Other ways to reach Reno from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Metric DTW→RNO GRR→RNO
Distance from DTW 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Reno is 3 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · RNO: PDT

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

Key statistics for the Detroit to Reno 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: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to RNO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Salt Lake City.
Reno is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from RNO to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRR. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR).