Detroit to St Louis (DTW–STL) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 28 | 712, 717 | 1h37-1h41 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h27-1h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 110 | 25 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 37m | 1h 30m | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 110 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to STL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to STL is about 1 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (707 km). There are approximately 110 weekly flights outbound and 107 return, totaling 217 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Cleveland Hopkins and General Mitchell. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Grand Rapids (GRR) and Fort Wayne (FWA).