Kingsford to Detroit (IMT–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
CR7
5:10 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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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 6h 59m DL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
MKE Milwaukee ~3h 55m IRO AFDLKE Milwaukee (MKE) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kingsford to Detroit
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 343 mi 1h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

IMT–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 343 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IMT–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR7 1h25 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IMT to DTW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IMT to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
120
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
IMT → DTW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
DTW → IMT
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Kingsford

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric IMT→DTW ESC→DTW MQT→DTW
Distance from IMT 50 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7 7
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 24m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of IMT with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kingsford, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
343 mi / 553 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m 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.

IMT–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kingsford to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance343 mi / 553 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IMT
Full nameFord Airport
IATA / ICAOIMT / KIMT
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,182 ft / 360 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IMT to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ford Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 343 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IMT to DTW: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Kingsford.
Yes, return flights from DTW to IMT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ESC, MQT and RHI. 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 IMT to DTW

Ford Airport (IMT) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IMT to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IMT to DTW is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 343 miles (553 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

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 Escanaba (ESC), Gwinn (MQT) and Rhinelander (RHI).