Detroit to Winnipeg (DTW–YWG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DTW and YWG. Nearest airports to DTW with scheduled service: London International Airport (YXU, 126 mi) · Windsor International Airport (YQG, 21 mi) · Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL, 49 mi)
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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 4h 21m AFAMDL AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Winnipeg flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 46m ACAFAM ACAFASP Toronto (YYZ) to Winnipeg flights
ORD Chicago 5h 13m AAACAF ACAVCM Chicago (ORD) to Winnipeg flights
YUL Montréal 6h 6m ACAMAV ACAVOS Montréal (YUL) to Winnipeg flights
DEN Denver 6h 20m ACAFDL ACUA Denver (DEN) to Winnipeg flights
YYC Calgary 7h 55m WS ACDEF8 Calgary (YYC) to Winnipeg flights
YVR Vancouver 8h 32m WS ACAICX Vancouver (YVR) to Winnipeg flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 59m AFDLF9 WS Las Vegas (LAS) to Winnipeg flights
CUN Cancún 10h 57m DL WS Cancún (CUN) to Winnipeg flights
YHZ Halifax 25h 40m WS WS Halifax (YHZ) to Winnipeg flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Winnipeg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to YWG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
647
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 → YWG
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
72%
Return
YWG → DTW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → YWG delays →

Other ways to reach Winnipeg from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Metric DTW→YWG YQG→YWG TOL→YWG
Distance from DTW 21 mi 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Winnipeg.
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–YWG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Winnipeg route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: YWG
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to YWG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Toronto Pearson and Chicago O'Hare.
Winnipeg is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from YWG to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQG, 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 Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Toledo (TOL) and Cleveland (CLE).