Wichita to Detroit (ICT–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ICT Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ICT and DTW. Nearest airports to ICT with scheduled service: Kansas City International Airport (MCI, 186 mi) · Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA, 197 mi) · Salina Municipal Airport (SLN, 80 mi)
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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
MDW Chicago 3h 51m WN AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 4h 29m AAACCM AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 57m AAASAY AAAMCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 6m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 15m ACUAWN ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 16m AFDLKE AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 5h 31m CMNZUA AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington 5h 49m AA AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 46m G4WN AFDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 16m AAASEMD AAAFAM Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Wichita to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ICT to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
988
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
ICT → DTW
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
76%
Return
DTW → ICT
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ICT delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Wichita

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric ICT→DTW SLN→DTW OKC→DTW
Distance from ICT 80 mi 156 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of ICT with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Wichita, 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.

ICT–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wichita to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ICT
IATA / ICAOICT / KICT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation1,333 ft / 406 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICT to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Wichita.
Yes, return flights from DTW to ICT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SLN, OKC and MCI. 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 Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Salina (SLN), Oklahoma City (OKC) and Kansas City (MCI).