Miami to Detroit (MIA–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–DTW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,148 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 133 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, LA, VS | 28 | 739 | 3h-3h12 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, LA, VS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: G3, QR | 10 | 738, E70, E75 | 3h18-4h02 | Oneworld | G3, QR | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Miami
| Metric | MIA→DTW | OPF→DTW | FLL→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 102 | 1 | 145 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 33m | 2h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 36% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
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.
MIA–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to DTW
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 102 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to DTW ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,847 km). There are approximately 102 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 172 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
133 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).