Detroit to St Louis (DTW–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–STL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 439 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 91 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 26 | 712, 717, CR9 | 1h39-1h47 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 737, 73H, 7M8 | 1h40-1h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach St Louis from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→STL | CLE→STL | GRR→STL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 102 | 13 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 39m | 1h 40m | 23h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · STL: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in St Louis.
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–STL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to STL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 102 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to STL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to STL ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (707 km). There are approximately 102 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 206 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
91 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BUF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Grand Rapids (GRR) and Fort Wayne (FWA).