Sioux Falls to Detroit (FSD–DTW) — 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 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 40m AMDLKE AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 4h 16m AAASCM AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 29m CMF9UA ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 32m AMDLKE AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 12m AAQFQR AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 6h 22m G4 AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 24m AA AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 33m G4 AFDLNK Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
STL St Louis ~3h 31m AFDLKE St Louis (STL) to Detroit flights
DSM Des Moines ~4h 11m SY DLKEVS Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sioux Falls to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 683 mi 1h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

FSD–DTW had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 683 miles in 1h 32m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FSD–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 78% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
815
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
FSD → DTW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
88%
Return
DTW → FSD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FSD delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Sioux Falls

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric FSD→DTW OMA→DTW MSP→DTW
Distance from FSD 164 mi 196 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 9
Weekly flights 64 117
Flight time 1h 32m 1h 51m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of FSD with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
683 mi / 1,100 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m 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.

FSD–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance683 mi / 1,100 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FSD
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FSD to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 683 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FSD to DTW: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Sioux Falls.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and MSP. 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 FSD to DTW

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

FSD to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FSD to DTW is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 683 miles (1,100 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Minneapolis (MSP).