Detroit to Toronto (DTW–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–YYZ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air Canada and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 214 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 54 | CR7, CR9 | 1h07-1h25 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| AC Air Canada Also: SN, UA | 14 | CR9 | 1h09-1h22 | Star Alliance | SN, UA | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| CNK CNK | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Toronto from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→YYZ | YQG→YYZ | CLE→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 167 | 35 | 14 |
| Flight time | 0h 58m | 0h 59m | 1h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 97% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Toronto.
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.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
DTW–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to YYZ
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CNK, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 167 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to YYZ ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 214 miles (344 km). There are approximately 167 weekly flights outbound and 198 return, totaling 365 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
110 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ELM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Cleveland (CLE) and London (YXU).