Minneapolis to Detroit (MSP–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSP–DTW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 527 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 125 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 36 | 320, 321, 717, 739 | 1h32-1h43 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 738 | 1h39 | – | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
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.
MSP–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to DTW
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to DTW ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 527 miles (848 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 122 return, totaling 223 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
125 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RHI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.