Detroit to Williston (DTW–XWA) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 47m ACAFDL → UA Denver (DEN) to Williston flights
LAS Las Vegas 18h 44m AFDLF9 → SY Las Vegas (LAS) to Williston flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 21m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Williston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Williston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,073 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–XWA had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,073 miles in 2h 40m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–XWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to XWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MSP ~5h 21m DEN ~5h 47m LAS ~18h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
253
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → XWA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
XWA → DTW
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

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.

Facts

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: XWA
Full nameWilliston Basin International Airport
IATA / ICAOXWA / KXWA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation2,344 ft / 714 m
FAQ

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 operated the nonstop from DTW to XWA: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to XWA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.