Detroit to Calgary (DTW–YYC) — 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–YYC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,564 miles in approximately 3h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 7 | 7M8 | 3h59 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Calgary from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→YYC | YQG→YYC | TOL→YYC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 5 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 59m | 4h 7m | 3h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · YYC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Calgary.
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–YYC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to YYC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DTW to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to YYC is about 3 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,564 miles (2,517 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Toledo (TOL) and Flint (FNT).