Medford to Detroit (MFR–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MFR Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MFR and DTW. Nearest airports to MFR with scheduled service: Portland International Airport (PDX, 223 mi) · Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC, 81 mi) · Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH, 100 mi)
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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 9 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 11m UA ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 55m AFAMDL AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
SEA Seattle 6h 56m AFAMAS AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 7h AAASPD AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 5m G4 AFDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 15m AS AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 21m AVCMNZ AFDLKE San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit flights
PDX Portland 7h 45m A8ASBA AMDL Portland (PDX) to Detroit flights
SAN San Diego 7h 46m AS AFDLKL San Diego (SAN) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Medford to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MFR and DTW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MFR to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
567
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
MFR → DTW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
DTW → MFR
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Medford

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric MFR→DTW OTH→DTW
Distance from MFR 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Airports within 200 miles of MFR with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Medford.
MFR: PDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Medford, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
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.

MFR–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medford to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MFR
IATA / ICAOMFR / KMFR
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation1,335 ft / 407 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MFR to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Seattle–Tacoma.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Medford.
Yes, return flights from DTW to MFR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OTH. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include North Bend (OTH).