Oslo (Gardermoen) to Detroit (OSL–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 10 hubs
EWR Newark 11h 3m SK ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 15m 6EAMDY AFDLSV Amsterdam (AMS) to Detroit flights
JFK New York 11h 20m SK AMB6DL New York (JFK) to Detroit flights
LHR London 12h 4m AMASB6 DLSKSV London (LHR) to Detroit flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 8m A3AFAM AFDLKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Detroit flights
DUB Dublin 12h 16m DYEISK AFDL Dublin (DUB) to Detroit flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 41m A3ACAI AFDLLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Detroit flights
IST Istanbul 16h 23m 6EFIMS TK Istanbul (IST) to Detroit flights
FCO Rome 21h 21m AMDYLY DL Rome (FCO) to Detroit flights
MUC Munich 23h 47m A3ACDY AFDLVS Munich (MUC) to Detroit flights
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Oslo (Gardermoen) to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OSL to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,356
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OSL → DTW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
DTW → OSL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Detroit is 6 hours behind Oslo (Gardermoen).
OSL: CEST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oslo (Gardermoen), it's 12:00 PM in Detroit.
Getting to OSL

Flytoget (Airport Express) departs Oslo Central Station every 10 minutes and reaches Gardermoen in 19 minutes (NOK 230-252). Tickets from the app, vending machines at the station, or contactless payment on board. Vy regional trains cover the same route in 23-25 minutes for NOK 129, departing every 20 minutes with over 50 daily services. Both options are fast and reliable; the Vy train is the better deal if you are not in a rush.

Flybussen coaches run every 15-30 minutes from central Oslo with stops at major hotels and transport hubs (NOK 259 online, 45-55 minutes). Taxis from central Oslo cost NOK 700-1200 and take 40-50 minutes. If you already have a Ruter travel card loaded with the correct zones, regional trains and some buses are included at no extra fare.

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.

OSL–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oslo (Gardermoen) to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OSL
IATA / ICAOOSL / ENGM
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation681 ft / 208 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OSL to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, Amsterdam and John F. Kennedy.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Detroit is 6 hours behind Oslo (Gardermoen).
Yes, return flights from DTW to OSL 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 Newark Liberty, Amsterdam and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.