San Juan to Detroit (SJU–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL1913+3
DL Delta
739
2:03 PM
AST TB
6:46 PM
EDT
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6611cs
WS WestJet
739
2:07 PM
AST TB
6:55 PM
EDT
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7207
WS WestJet
739
2:35 PM
AST TB
7:15 PM
EDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6958
WS WestJet
739
2:35 PM
AST TB
7:15 PM
EDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1913+3
DL Delta
739
8:35 AM
EDT TM
12:52 PM
AST
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Juan to Detroit
1 carrier, 23 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 1,933 mi 4h 40m nonstop 72 1-stop hubs

SJU–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,933 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 7 739 4h43 33% SkyTeam WS
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJU to DTW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,029
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as San Juan.
SJU: AST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,933 mi / 3,111 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m to 4h 48m.
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.

SJU–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,933 mi / 3,111 km
Flight time4h 40m to 4h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights23 out / 7 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJU to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 4h 40m to 4h 48m. The route covers 1,933 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from SJU to DTW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, MTH, ALB, APF, OPF, BED, SDF, CVG, CLE, SAV, PLS, GSP, SXM, CHS, RSW, TEB, PBI, SRQ, NAS, HSV, PWM, LAL, MYR, IND, SYR, LGA, XNA, YUL, STL, MEM, OKC, LIR, DAL, BIF, SCF, SLC, YYC, JAX, LAX, YYZ, SFO, RDU, PVD, TPA, BDL, DUB, JFK, DFW, BOS, DCA, EWR, MAD, ATL, MCO, PHL, BUF, ORD, BWI, IAD, CLT, IAH, BNA, PUJ, MIA, FLL, MDW, ORF, AUS, HPN, RIC, MSP and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DTW to SJU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SJU to DTW

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SJU to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to DTW ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,933 miles (3,111 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.