Miami to Detroit (OPF–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Miami to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,140 mi 2h 33m nonstop 74 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between OPF and DTW, connecting options are available through 74 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OPF to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
690
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric OPF→DTW MIA→DTW FLL→DTW
Distance from OPF – 8 mi 14 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 11 8
Weekly flights 1 102 145
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 54m 2h 58m
Miami (MIA) to Detroit flights · Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Detroit flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of OPF with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Miami.
OPF: EDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,140 mi / 1,835 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m.
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

OPF–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,140 mi / 1,835 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: OPF
Full nameMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOOPF / KOPF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation8 ft / 2 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 OPF to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 2h 33m. The route covers 1,140 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from OPF to DTW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, SUA, JAX, MTH, SAV, APF, MCO, CHS, CLE, RSW, TYS, STL, SRQ, TPA, FLL, CLT, RDU, BNA, PIT, CMH, RIC, IND, SDF, BWI, MEM, ATL, IAD, MSY, BUF, PHL, MDW, TEB, YYZ, LGA, EWR, ORD, PVD, BOS, YOW, IAH, YUL, JFK, GCM, MSP, OMA, AUS, PWM, PLS, MBJ, DAL, SAT, ALB, MTY, SJU, PUJ, LIR, SXM, DFW, PHX, TUS, PVR, SJD, PSP, SLC, LAS, SNA, SAN, SJC, LAX, SFO, MAD, HPN, HND and NAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include MIA, FLL and PBI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 OPF to DTW

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OPF to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OPF to DTW ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,140 miles (1,835 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).