Minneapolis to Detroit (MSP–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MSP–DTW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 527 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 36 | 320, 321, 739, 752, 757 | 1h40-1h46 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS | |
| AM Aeromexico | 17 | 320 | 1h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 5 | 738 | 1h39 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→DTW | LSE→DTW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 121 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 43m | 1h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – |
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 Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Sun Country Airlines. With 121 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to DTW is about 1 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 527 miles (848 km). There are approximately 121 weekly flights outbound and 103 return, totaling 224 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gerald R. Ford, Dane County Regional Truax Field and Appleton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Crosse (LSE).