Detroit to Saltillo (DTW–SLW) — 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 1 hub
CUN Cancún 29h 27m DL VB Cancún (CUN) to Saltillo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Saltillo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,525 mi 3h 30m nonstop -2h behind

DTW–SLW had nonstop service from Contour Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 1,525 miles in 3h 30m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–SLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Airlines 1 90%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~29h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
46
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 → SLW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
SLW → 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 →

Other ways to reach Saltillo from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport.
Metric DTW→SLW YQG→SLW CLE→SLW
Distance from DTW 21 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 56m 3h 18m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Saltillo is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · SLW: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Saltillo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,525 mi / 2,454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.
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.

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–SLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Saltillo route.
Route details
Distance1,525 mi / 2,454 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SLW
IATA / ICAOSLW / MMIO
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Elevation4,778 ft / 1,456 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to SLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,525 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DTW to SLW: Contour Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cancún.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SLW 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.
Saltillo is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from SLW to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQG and CLE. 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.

Flights from DTW to SLW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) had nonstop service from Contour Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 SLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to SLW is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,525 miles (2,454 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG) and Cleveland (CLE).