Detroit to San Luis Potosí (DTW–SLP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DTW and SLP. 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 8 hubs
SAT San Antonio 5h 38m AFAMDL → F9Y4 San Antonio (SAT) to San Luis Potosí flights
IAH Houston 6h 2m AMDLF9 → UAY4 Houston (IAH) to San Luis Potosí flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 3m AAAFAM → AAF9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Luis Potosí flights
MDW Chicago 6h 32m AFDLKE → Y4 Chicago (MDW) to San Luis Potosí flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 40m AM → VBY4ZV Monterrey (MTY) to San Luis Potosí flights
MEX Mexico City 10h 4m AMDL → AMKLUX Mexico City (MEX) to San Luis Potosí flights
CUN Cancún 10h 55m DL → CMF9TK Cancún (CUN) to San Luis Potosí flights
GDL Guadalajara 18h 41m Y4 → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to San Luis Potosí flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to San Luis Potosí
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SLP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
SAT ~5h 38m IAH ~6h 2m DFW ~6h 3m MDW ~6h 32m MTY ~6h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
427
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 → SLP
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Return
SLP → DTW
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
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
-2h
San Luis Potosí is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · SLP: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in San Luis Potosí.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–SLP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to San Luis Potosí route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SLP
Full namePonciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLP / MMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation6,035 ft / 1,839 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to SLP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Antonio, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SLP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
San Luis Potosí is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from SLP 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 San Antonio, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.