Houston to Detroit (EFD–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,091 mi 2h 24m nonstop +1h ahead

EFD–DTW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EFD → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
DTW → EFD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric EFD→DTW IAH→DTW AUS→DTW
Distance from EFD 28 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 13 9
Weekly flights ~1 166 99
Flight time 2h 24m 2h 45m 2h 58m
Airports within 200 miles of EFD with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
EFD: CDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,091 mi / 1,756 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

EFD–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,091 mi / 1,756 km
Flight time2h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
Origin: EFD
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EFD to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellington Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 2h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 1,091 miles.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from DTW to EFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 EFD to DTW

Ellington Airport (EFD) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

EFD to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EFD to DTW is about 2 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,091 miles (1,756 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).