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

DTW Airport Page →
521 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
CLE Cleveland ~4h 25m AFAMDL → DOW Cleveland (CLE) to Saint Paul flights
MSY New Orleans ~6h 40m AFDLKE → New Orleans (MSY) to Saint Paul flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~8h 13m AFAMDL → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Saint Paul flights
LAS Las Vegas ~8h 29m AFDLKE → Las Vegas (LAS) to Saint Paul flights
NAS Nassau ~9h 25m → Nassau (NAS) to Saint Paul flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Saint Paul
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
521 mi 1h 35m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and STP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore DTW Routes STP Routes DTW Live Flights STP Live Flights DTW Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to STP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
CLE ~4h 25m MSY ~6h 40m FLL ~8h 13m LAS ~8h 29m NAS ~9h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → STP
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
STP → DTW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

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 55m
Departure OTP 68% –
Cleveland (CLE) to Saint Paul flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field.
Know before you go

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.

Facts

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: STP
Full nameSaint Paul Downtown Holman Field
IATA / ICAOSTP / KSTP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation705 ft / 215 m
FAQ

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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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.
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 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

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).