Detroit to Saint Paul (DTW–STP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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521 mi airlines charter/private
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Flight Schedule No service Verified 2mos ago
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Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

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Detroit to Saint Paul
Route information for DTW to STP.
521 mi 1h 35m nonstop -1h behind

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → STP
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
STP → DTW
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Saint Paul from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field.
Metric DTW→STP CLE→STP
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Saint Paul.
Distance & Flight Time
521 mi / 838 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m 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–STP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Saint Paul route.
Route details
Distance521 mi / 838 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: STP
IATA / ICAOSTP / KSTP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation705 ft / 215 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to STP flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 521 miles.
Saint Paul is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from STP to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 STP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to STP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to STP is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 521 miles (838 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).