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

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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS8074cs
WS WestJet
717
6:22 AM
CDT TM
9:13 AM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1658cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
717
6:22 AM
CDT TM
9:13 AM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3224cs
KE Korean
712
6:22 AM
CDT TM
9:13 AM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2370+4
DL Delta
712
6:29 AM
CDT TM
9:19 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3796+1
DL Delta
CR9
10:34 AM
CDT
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3720
DL Delta
CR9
10:36 AM
CDT
1:29 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5405
WS WestJet
CR9
10:36 AM
CDT
1:29 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2154cs
AF Air France
CR9
12:06 PM
CDT
3:02 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6632
WS WestJet
CR9
12:06 PM
CDT
3:02 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4796+1
DL Delta
CR9
12:06 PM
CDT TM
3:02 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1752cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
12:15 PM
CDT TM
3:06 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3738
DL Delta
CR9
5:45 PM
CDT
8:38 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4634
DL Delta
CR9
5:45 PM
CDT
8:44 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5557
DL Delta
6:11 PM
CDT
8:27 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3734+1
DL Delta
CR9
8:40 AM
EDT TM
9:49 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6958cs
WS WestJet
CR9
8:40 AM
EDT TM
9:49 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3720
DL Delta
CR9
8:45 AM
EDT TM
9:53 AM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6490
WS WestJet
CR9
10:20 AM
EDT TM
11:26 AM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4734
DL Delta
CR9
10:20 AM
EDT TM
11:26 AM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5225+1
DL Delta
CR7
3:55 PM
EDT TM
5:01 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6700cs
WS WestJet
CR7
3:55 PM
EDT TM
5:01 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3738
DL Delta
CR9
4:00 PM
EDT TM
5:05 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5481cs
WS WestJet
717
8:08 PM
EDT TM
9:08 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1230+4
DL Delta
712
8:08 PM
EDT TM
9:08 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3223+1
KE Korean
717
8:15 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1719cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
717
8:15 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Memphis to Detroit
2 carriers, 65 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 65 Flights/wk 610 mi 1h 16m nonstop +1h ahead 86 1-stop hubs

MEM–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 610 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 86 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 Also: AF, KE, VS, WS 34 712, CR9 1h16-1h59 100% SkyTeam AF, KE, VS, WS
NK Spirit Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL, KE
717 Boeing 717 – VS, WS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (34 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: NK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
65
Outbound / wk
68
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
86
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,236
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.

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 16m 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 16m to 1h 59m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights65 out / 68 return
1-stop connections86 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 16m to 1h 59m. The route covers 610 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 65 nonstop flights per week from MEM to DTW. The return direction has about 68 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, CVG, IND, SDF, LEX, CMH, GRR, CLE, TYS, TVC, GSP, SBN, BHM, PIT, AGS, DSM, DAY, HSV, OKC, YYZ, UST, TEB, IAD, MSY, BED, ILM, DAL, GSO, BDL, SRQ, CHS, SUA, ROC, APF, BTV, OPF, RSW, PBI, SAT, ASE, SCF, PLS, SLW, YYC, MRY, SMF, SNA, PDX, QRO, SEA, SJU, SJC, ORF, SFO, ATL, BNA, MDW, ANC, ORD, MSP, BOS, DCA, PHX, AUS, IAH, CDG, EWR, LAX, DFW, RDU, HNL, CLT, PHL, LGA, MCO, MIA, FLL, DEN, BWI, JFK, STL, LAS, TPA, HND, SLC 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 Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines. With 65 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 16 minutes to 1 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 610 miles (982 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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