Detroit to Tulsa (DTW–TUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Tulsa
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 788 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 62 1-stop hubs

DTW–TUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 788 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–TUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – 2h10 100% SkyTeam –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to TUL direction.
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Tue
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Fri
1
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Sat
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to TUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,686
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Tulsa.
Distance & Flight Time
788 mi / 1,268 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
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–TUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Tulsa route.
Route details
Distance788 mi / 1,268 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: TUL
Full nameTulsa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to TUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tulsa International Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 788 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DTW to TUL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSN, MKE, CMH, LEX, SDF, TYS, CVG, FTY, IAD, RIC, AFW, OKC, HPN, EWR, GSP, MSY, SUS, PHL, PIT, TEB, TPA, BHM, SAT, STL, CHS, BOS, JAX, PBI, ALB, GYR, APF, SRQ, COS, SCF, FLL, VNY, SJD, PVR, SFO, DAL, MIA, ORD, MDW, ATL, PIE, BNA, SLC, MCO, DFW, CLT, IAH, DEN, DCA, PHX, LGA, SEA, LAX, SAN, AUS, LAS, SJC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tulsa is 1 hour behind Detroit.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DTW to TUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to TUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to TUL ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 788 miles (1,268 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.