Minneapolis to Detroit (MSP–DET) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 538 mi 1h 7m nonstop +1h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and DET, connecting options are available through 10 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to DET.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · DET: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
538 mi / 866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 7m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–DET Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance538 mi / 866 km
Flight time1h 7m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: DET
Full nameColeman A. Young Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAODET / KDET
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation626 ft / 191 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to DET flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport take approximately 1h 7m. The route covers 538 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSP to DET.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, OSU, CLE, YYZ, CHS, IAH, LAS, MIA, PSP and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from DET to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 MSP to DET

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to DET Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to DET ranges from 1 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 538 miles (866 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW.