Memphis to Detroit (MEM–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL2370
DL Delta
712
6:22 AM
CDT TM
9:13 AM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3796
DL Delta
CR9
10:34 AM
CDT
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3590
DL Delta
CR9
10:38 AM
CDT TM
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3747
DL Delta
CR9
12:15 PM
CDT TM
3:06 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3760
DL Delta
CR9
5:45 PM
CDT TM
8:37 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2688
AF Air France
CR9
5:45 PM
CDT
8:37 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4634
DL Delta
CR7
5:45 PM
CDT
8:44 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL9966
DL Delta
12:59 AM
EDT
1:52 AM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3734
DL Delta
CR9
8:40 AM
EDT TM
9:49 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3590
DL Delta
CR9
8:49 AM
EDT TM
9:58 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3747
DL Delta
CR9
10:20 AM
EDT TM
11:24 AM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5225
DL Delta
CR7
3:55 PM
EDT TM
5:01 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3760
DL Delta
CR9
3:55 PM
EDT TM
4:57 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1230
DL Delta
712
8:15 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Memphis to Detroit
2 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 610 mi 1h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 58 1-stop hubs

MEM–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 610 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 32 712, CR7, CR9 1h51-1h59 51% SkyTeam
AF Air France 6 CR9 1h52 51% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (38 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, MEM to DTW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,335
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
MEM → DTW
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
61%
Return
DTW → MEM
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
610 mi / 982 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m to 1h 59m.
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.

MEM–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance610 mi / 982 km
Flight time1h 27m to 1h 59m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights39 out / 33 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 1h 27m to 1h 59m. The route covers 610 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from MEM to DTW. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, SDF, CMH, CLE, BHM, DSM, GSO, HSV, TEB, DAY, UST, AGS, MSY, BED, CHS, BDL, SAT, PBI, ASE, RDU, YYC, SLW, PDX, SEA, SMF, SNA, SJU, SFO, ATL, AUS, MSP, MDW, CVG, ORD, BNA, DCA, STL, EWR, IAH, DFW, CLT, MIA, PHL, HNL, PHX, LGA, CDG, MCO, TPA, BWI, DEN, SLC, FLL, LAX, BTV, BOS, LAS and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from DTW to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MEM to DTW

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEM to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to DTW ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes to 1 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 610 miles (982 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.