Detroit to Traverse City (DTW–TVC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–TVC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 207 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 28 | 319, CR7, CR9 | 1h06-1h13 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 7 | CR7 | 1h13 | SkyTeam | – |
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 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 6m | 0h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · TVC: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 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 Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to TVC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to TVC ranges from 1 hours 6 minutes to 1 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 207 miles (334 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR).