Orlando to Detroit (MCO–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MCO–DTW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 959 miles in approximately 2h 45m. 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, KE, VS, WS | 63 | 321, 32Q, 739, 753 | 2h35-2h55 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 21 | 32Q, A21N | 2h43-2h48 | – | Y4 | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 4 | 7M8 | 2h40 | – | – | |
| LA LATAM Chile | 2 | 739 | 2h53 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→DTW | LAL→DTW | VRB→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 53 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 165 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 42m | 2h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).
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.
MCO–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to DTW
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Southwest Airlines, LATAM Chile and Spirit Airlines. With 165 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to DTW is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 959 miles (1,544 km). There are approximately 165 weekly flights outbound and 161 return, totaling 326 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John Glenn Columbus, Raleigh-Durham and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lakeland (LAL), Vero Beach (VRB) and Tampa (TPA).