Detroit to Salina (DTW–SLN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Salina
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 786 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind 15 1-stop hubs

DTW–SLN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 786 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–SLN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 71% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
283
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Salina.
Distance & Flight Time
786 mi / 1,266 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
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–SLN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Salina route.
Route details
Distance786 mi / 1,266 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SLN
IATA / ICAOSLN / KSLN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,288 ft / 393 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to SLN flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Salina Municipal Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 786 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, CMH, PIT, ATL, CHS, PHL, DFW, IAD, JAX, EWR, PBI, LAS, ORD, DEN and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salina is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from SLN 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.

Flights from DTW to SLN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

DTW to SLN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to SLN ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 786 miles (1,266 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.