Fort Worth to Detroit (FTW–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,003 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 19m UA → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
MEX Mexico City ~8h 15m AM → AFDL Mexico City (MEX) to Detroit flights
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Fort Worth to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,003 mi 2h 23m nonstop +1h ahead

FTW–DTW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also 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
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MSP ~5h 19m MEX ~8h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
DTW → FTW
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
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 – 16 1
Weekly flights ~1 234 1
Flight time 2h 23m 2h 36m 2h 26m
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.
Distance & Flight Time
1,003 mi / 1,614 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

FTW–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,003 mi / 1,614 km
Flight time2h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
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.
Nonstop flights from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 2h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,003 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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.

Flights from FTW to DTW

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FTW to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FTW to DTW is about 2 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,003 miles (1,614 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas (DAL).