Everett to Detroit (PAE–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,919 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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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
DEN Denver 6h 17m WN ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 54m ASFJQF AFDLKE San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 5m AS AFDLNK Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
SNA Santa Ana 8h 9m AS DL Santa Ana (SNA) to Detroit flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 29m ASQR AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights
SAN San Diego 11h 20m AS AFDLKL San Diego (SAN) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 40m AS AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
PDX Portland 14h 55m AS AFDL Portland (PDX) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 44m UA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
SJC San Jose ~8h 25m DL San Jose (SJC) to Detroit flights
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Everett to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,919 mi 4h 37m nonstop +3h ahead

PAE–DTW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PAE to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
412
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
PAE → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DTW → PAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Everett

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric PAE→DTW SEA→DTW YVR→DTW
Distance from PAE 32 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1
Weekly flights ~1 105 7
Flight time 4h 37m 4h 10m 4h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of PAE with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Everett.
PAE: PDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Everett, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,919 mi / 3,088 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 37m gate to gate.
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.

PAE–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Everett to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,919 mi / 3,088 km
Flight time4h 37m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PAE
IATA / ICAOPAE / KPAE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PAE to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 4h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 1,919 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, San Francisco and Harry Reid.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Everett.
Nearby alternatives include SEA and YVR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from PAE to DTW

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PAE to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PAE to DTW is about 4 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,919 miles (3,088 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, San Francisco and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA) and Vancouver (YVR).