Detroit to Halifax (DTW–YHZ) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–YHZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,008 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 7 | 738 | 2h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Halifax from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→YHZ | FNT→YHZ | CLE→YHZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 56 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 23m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · YHZ: ADT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 7:00 PM in Halifax.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 40 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).