Detroit to Williston (DTW–XWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS WestJet
5:40 PM
CDT
8:58 PM
EDT
2h 18m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 43m AFAMDL DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Williston flights
DEN Denver 5h 49m ACAFDL UA Denver (DEN) to Williston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Detroit to Williston
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,073 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–XWA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,073 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–XWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 57% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 XWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
191
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 → XWA
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
XWA → DTW
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Williston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,073 mi / 1,726 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m 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.

DTW–XWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Williston route.
Route details
Distance1,073 mi / 1,726 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: XWA
IATA / ICAOXWA / KXWA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation2,344 ft / 714 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to XWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Williston Basin International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,073 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to XWA: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
Williston is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from XWA to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 XWA

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

DTW to XWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to XWA is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,073 miles (1,726 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.