Detroit to London (DTW–YXU) — 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 5 hubs
YYZ Toronto 2h 55m ACAFAM → ACAVEK Toronto (YYZ) to London flights
YYC Calgary 11h 20m WS → WS Calgary (YYC) to London flights
MTY Monterrey ~8h 32m AM → Monterrey (MTY) to London flights
CUN Cancún ~8h 50m DL → Cancún (CUN) to London flights
PUJ Punta Cana ~10h 34m DL → Punta Cana (PUJ) 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.

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

Also explore DTW Routes YXU Routes DTW Live Flights YXU Live Flights DTW Delays YXU Delays
All flights from London (YXU) London to Detroit flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to YXU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
YYZ ~2h 55m MTY ~8h 32m CUN ~8h 50m PUJ ~10h 34m YYC ~11h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
108
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
YXU → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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.
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
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson and Calgary.
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.

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.