Scottsdale to Detroit (SCF–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SCF Airport Page →
1,656 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 6h 36m EJAXE AFDLNK Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 44m XE AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
SNA Santa Ana 22h 36m XE DL Santa Ana (SNA) to Detroit flights
YYZ Toronto ~6h 40m UD ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Scottsdale to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,656 mi 3h 8m nonstop +3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SCF to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
189
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
SCF → DTW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
DTW → SCF
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Scottsdale

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric SCF→DTW PHX→DTW TUS→DTW
Distance from SCF 14 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines 12 1
Weekly flights 91 1
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 7m 3h 32m
Airports within 200 miles of SCF with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Scottsdale.
SCF: MST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Scottsdale, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,656 mi / 2,665 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m 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.

SCF–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Scottsdale to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,656 mi / 2,665 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SCF
IATA / ICAOSCF / KSDL
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Elevation1,510 ft / 460 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCF to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Scottsdale Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 3h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,656 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Salt Lake City and John Wayne Orange County.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Scottsdale.
Yes, return flights from DTW to SCF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX and TUS. 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 SCF to DTW

Scottsdale Airport (SCF) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SCF to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCF to DTW is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,656 miles (2,665 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Salt Lake City and John Wayne Orange County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX) and Tucson (TUS).