Detroit to Calgary (DTW–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
1,564 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 54m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS1621+1
WS WestJet
737
6:00 PM
EDT TEM
8:05 PM
MDT
4h 5m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1620+1
WS WestJet
73W
11:00 AM
MDT
4:40 PM
EDT
3h 40m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 6h 1m AFAMDL AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Calgary flights
ORD Chicago 6h 13m AAACAM AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Calgary flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 19m ACAFAM ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary flights
DEN Denver 6h 34m ACAFDL ACUAWS Denver (DEN) to Calgary flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 2m AFAMDL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Calgary flights
YVR Vancouver 7h 15m WS ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary flights
SEA Seattle 7h 20m AFASAY ASAYJL Seattle (SEA) to Calgary flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 44m AFAMDL WS Atlanta (ATL) to Calgary flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 48m AAAFAM AAAYIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Calgary flights
YUL Montréal 7h 49m ACAFAM ACAFAM Montréal (YUL) to Calgary flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Calgary
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,564 mi 4h 5m nonstop -2h behind

DTW–YYC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,564 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 7 737 4h05 72%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to YYC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,565
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 → YYC
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
94%
Return
YYC → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
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 4h 5m 4h 5m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Calgary is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
1,564 mi / 2,517 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m 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.

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–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,564 mi / 2,517 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport take about 4h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,564 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to YYC: WestJet.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Toronto Pearson.
Calgary is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from YYC to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQG, TOL and YXU. 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.

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 4 hours 5 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 London (YXU).