Detroit to Halifax (DTW–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,008 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS1051+1
WS WestJet
7M8
6:10 PM
EDT TEM
9:45 PM
ADT
2h 35m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1050+1
WS WestJet
B38M
3:30 PM
ADT
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
YYZ Toronto 4h 10m ACAFAM ACASPAV Toronto (YYZ) to Halifax flights
YUL Montréal 4h 43m ACAFAM ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Halifax flights
LGA New York 4h 47m AAAFAM AADLWS New York (LGA) to Halifax flights
IAD Dulles 4h 47m AFAMAV UA Dulles (IAD) to Halifax flights
BOS Boston 4h 50m AFAMB6 AAACDL Boston (BOS) to Halifax flights
DCA Washington 5h 3m AAAFAM AA Washington (DCA) to Halifax flights
EWR Newark 5h 18m ACAFAM ACUA Newark (EWR) to Halifax flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 38m AAAFAM AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Halifax flights
ORD Chicago 6h 1m AAACAM AAACUA Chicago (ORD) to Halifax flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 42m AAAFAM PB Charlotte (CLT) to Halifax flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Halifax
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,008 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

DTW–YHZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,008 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 7 7M8 2h35 70%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to YHZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,259
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 → YHZ
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
0%
Return
YHZ → DTW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → YHZ delays →

Other ways to reach Halifax from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Metric DTW→YHZ FNT→YHZ CLE→YHZ
Distance from DTW 56 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 38m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Detroit.
DTW: EDT · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 7:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
1,008 mi / 1,622 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.
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–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance1,008 mi / 1,622 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,008 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to YHZ: WestJet.
This route has daily 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 Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and LaGuardia.
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Detroit.
Yes, return flights from YHZ to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FNT, CLE and GRR. 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.

Flights from DTW to YHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to YHZ is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,008 miles (1,622 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).