Detroit to Edmonton (DTW–YEG) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 6h 18m AFAMDL WS Minneapolis (MSP) to Edmonton flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 19m ACAMDL ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Edmonton flights
DEN Denver 6h 32m ACAFDL ACUA Denver (DEN) to Edmonton flights
YYC Calgary 6h 45m WS 4NACARQ Calgary (YYC) to Edmonton flights
YUL Montréal 7h 17m ACAMAV ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Edmonton flights
SEA Seattle 7h 32m AFASAY ASQFQR Seattle (SEA) to Edmonton flights
YVR Vancouver 8h 4m WS ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Edmonton flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 11m AFDLF9 WS Las Vegas (LAS) to Edmonton flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 36m AAAMDL WS Phoenix (PHX) to Edmonton flights
IAH Houston 9h 9m AMDLF9 ACAVUA Houston (IAH) to Edmonton flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Edmonton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and YEG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,138
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 → YEG
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
95%
Return
YEG → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → YEG delays →

Other ways to reach Edmonton from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Metric DTW→YEG TOL→YEG CLE→YEG
Distance from DTW 49 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Edmonton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Edmonton is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Edmonton.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

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–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Edmonton route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to YEG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Toronto Pearson and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YEG 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.
Edmonton is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from YEG to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TOL and CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Toronto Pearson and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL) and Cleveland (CLE).