Minot to Detroit (MOT–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 5 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 6m AMDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 45m UA → ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 6h 53m UA → AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 56m G4 → AFDLNK Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 23m → Bullhead City (IFP) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minot to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Minot flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MOT to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MSP ~4h 6m DEN ~5h 45m IAH ~6h 53m LAS ~7h 56m IFP ~8h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
363
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MOT → DTW
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
DTW → MOT
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minot, it's 7:00 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MOT–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minot to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MOT
Full nameMinot International Airport
IATA / ICAOMOT / KMOT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,716 ft / 523 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MOT to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and George Bush Intercontinental.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Minot.
Yes, return flights from DTW to MOT 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.