Jacksonville to Detroit (JAX–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JAX–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 815 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS | 14 | 320 | 2h14-2h18 | SkyTeam | AF, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Jacksonville
| Metric | JAX→DTW | UST→DTW | SAV→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JAX | – | 42 mi | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | – | 43 |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 2h 9m | 2h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JAX: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Jacksonville, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
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.
JAX–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JAX to DTW
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JAX to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JAX to DTW is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 815 miles (1,312 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St Augustine (UST), Savannah (SAV) and Orlando (MCO).