Reno to Detroit (RNO–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RNO Airport Page →
1,898 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 35 1-stop flights Verified 4d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
MSP Minneapolis 5h 51m DLSY AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 53m ACUAWN ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 5h 57m UA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 7m AFAMDL AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 19m F9NKWN AFDLNK Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
MDW Chicago 6h 33m WN AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 42m DL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 43m AAASPD AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
GRR Grand Rapids 6h 46m UA AFAMDL Grand Rapids (GRR) to Detroit flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 53m AFAVDL AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights
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Reno to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,898 mi 3h 30m nonstop +3h ahead

RNO–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 RNO to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,468
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
RNO → DTW
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
100%
Return
DTW → RNO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RNO delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Reno

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric RNO→DTW SMF→DTW CCR→DTW
Distance from RNO 112 mi 162 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 7 1
Flight time 3h 30m 4h 19m 3h 59m
Departure OTP 25%
Airports within 200 miles of RNO with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,898 mi / 3,054 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m 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.

RNO–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,898 mi / 3,054 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RNO to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,898 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Reno.
Nearby alternatives include SMF and CCR. 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 RNO to DTW

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RNO to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to DTW is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,898 miles (3,054 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF) and Concord (CCR).