Detroit to Traverse City (DTW–TVC) — 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–TVC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 207 miles in approximately 1h 13m. 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 | 22 | CR9 | 1h12-1h15 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Traverse City from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→TVC | GRR→TVC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 60 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 13m | – |
| Departure OTP | 95% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · TVC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Traverse City.
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–TVC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to TVC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to TVC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to TVC is about 1 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 207 miles (334 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 101 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR).