Detroit to Springfield (DTW–SPI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
368 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
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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 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 33m AAACAF AABAQR Chicago (ORD) to Springfield flights
MCO Orlando 6h 38m AFDLF9 MX Orlando (MCO) to Springfield flights
MDW Chicago ~3h 18m AFDLKE LF Chicago (MDW) to Springfield flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Springfield
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 368 mi 2h 7m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–SPI had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 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 368 miles in 2h 7m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–SPI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 70% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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 SPI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
217
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 → SPI
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
SPI → 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 →

Other ways to reach Springfield from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.
Metric DTW→SPI CLE→SPI GRR→SPI
Distance from DTW 95 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 7m 1h 21m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Springfield.
Distance & Flight Time
368 mi / 592 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m 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.

DTW–SPI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Springfield route.
Route details
Distance368 mi / 592 km
Flight time2h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SPI
IATA / ICAOSPI / KSPI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation598 ft / 182 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to SPI flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport take about 2h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 368 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DTW to SPI: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 7m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Orlando.
Springfield is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Nearby alternatives include CLE and 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.

Flights from DTW to SPI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 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 SPI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to SPI is about 2 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 368 miles (592 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).