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 33m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

DTW–TUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 788 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–TUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 100% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 1 100% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to TUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,492
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → TUL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
TUL → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → TUL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tulsa is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · TUL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Tulsa.
Distance & Flight Time
788 mi / 1,268 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m.
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–TUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Tulsa route.
Route details
Distance788 mi / 1,268 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: TUL
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 m

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 33m. 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 MKE, SDF, IAD, JAX, PHL, GSP, EWR, TPA, BHM, STL, MSY, FLL, SRQ, CHS, PBI, SFO, SJD, SEA, CVG, BNA, LGA, ORD, ATL, MDW, MCO, CLT, DFW, PHX, SAN, IAH, DCA, DEN, LAS, AUS, LAX, MIA, SLC and SAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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 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 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 788 miles (1,268 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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