Detroit to London (DTW–YXU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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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 2 hubs
YYZ Toronto 2h 55m ACAMDL → ACAVUA Toronto (YYZ) to London flights
YYC Calgary 11h 10m WS → WS Calgary (YYC) to London flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
126 mi 0h 25m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to YXU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
YYZ ~2h 55m YYC ~11h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
109
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 → YXU
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
50%
Return
YXU → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → YXU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · YXU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
126 mi / 202 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 25m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–YXU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to London route.
Route details
Distance126 mi / 202 km
Flight time0h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: YXU
Full nameLondon International Airport
IATA / ICAOYXU / CYXU
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation912 ft / 278 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to YXU flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London International Airport take about 0h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 126 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson and Calgary.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YXU 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.
Yes, return flights from YXU 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 YXU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and London International Airport (YXU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to YXU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to YXU is about 0 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 126 miles (202 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.