Detroit to Salina (DTW–SLN) — 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 8 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 17m AAACAM → UA Chicago (ORD) to Salina flights
IAH Houston 5h 51m AMDLF9 → UA Houston (IAH) to Salina flights
DEN Denver 6h 47m ACAFDL → UA Denver (DEN) to Salina flights
MKE Milwaukee ~4h 34m AMDLEJM → Milwaukee (MKE) to Salina flights
CMH Columbus ~5h 40m AFAMDL → Columbus (CMH) to Salina flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~6h 13m AMDLKE → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Salina flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~6h 15m AAAFAM → Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Salina flights
JAX Jacksonville ~7h 7m AFDLKE → Jacksonville (JAX) to Salina flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Salina
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 786 mi 1h 52m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–SLN had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 786 miles in 1h 52m.

Also explore DTW Routes SLN Routes DTW Live Flights SLN Live Flights DTW Delays
All flights from Salina (SLN) Salina to Detroit flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–SLN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 83% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ORD ~4h 17m MKE ~4h 34m CMH ~5h 40m IAH ~5h 51m PIT ~6h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
297
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → SLN
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
SLN → DTW
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

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 1h 52m 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.

Facts

DTW–SLN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Salina route.
Route details
Distance786 mi / 1,266 km
Flight time1h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SLN
Full nameSalina Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSLN / KSLN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,288 ft / 393 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to SLN flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Salina Municipal Airport take about 1h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 786 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DTW to SLN: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 52m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver.
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) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DTW to SLN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to SLN is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 786 miles (1,266 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.