Fort Worth to Detroit (FTW–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 8h 43m UA → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~3h 30m → AFAMDL Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Detroit flights
SDF Louisville ~4h 20m → AFDLKE Louisville (SDF) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago ~4h 21m → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~4h 55m → AFAMDL Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Detroit flights
MSY New Orleans ~5h 3m UD → AFDLVS New Orleans (MSY) to Detroit flights
EWR Newark ~6h 30m → ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 52m B6 → AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 28m → AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
SAN San Diego ~7h 33m → AFDLKL San Diego (SAN) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Worth to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between FTW and DTW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Fort Worth flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FTW to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
CVG ~3h 30m SDF ~4h 20m ORD ~4h 21m RDU ~4h 55m MSY ~5h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FTW → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DTW → FTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric FTW→DTW DFW→DTW DAL→DTW
Distance from FTW – 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 15 1
Weekly flights – 200 –
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights · Dallas (DAL) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of FTW with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

FTW–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FTW
Full nameFort Worth Meacham International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FTW to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from DTW to FTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW and DAL. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas (DAL).