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

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DL Delta
739
2:07 PM
AST TB
6:55 PM
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DL Delta
739
8:36 AM
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12:54 PM
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San Juan to Detroit
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,933 mi 4h 48m nonstop 48 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 48m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SJU Routes DTW Routes SJU Live Flights DTW Live Flights SJU Delays DTW Delays
Carriers on this route

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 7 739 4h48 63% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJU to DTW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BED ~6h 31m CVG ~6h 31m TEB ~6h 42m CHS ~7h 2m RSW ~7h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,311
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJU → DTW
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
72%
Return
DTW → SJU
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays → DTW delays →
Know before you go

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 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SJU–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,933 mi / 3,111 km
Flight time4h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: SJU
Full nameLuis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

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 48m. The route covers 1,933 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SJU to DTW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BED, CVG, TEB, CHS, RSW, NAS, SRQ, HSV, PWM, IND, PLS, LIR, PVD, YYC, LAX, LAL, BDL, ALB, IAD, JAX, BWI, IAH, PHL, MIA, FLL, MAD, TPA, ORD, MCO, EWR, DFW, BOS, RDU, JFK, ATL, DCA, CLT, BNA, STL, YUL, PBI, MSP, YYZ, MDW, AUS, DEN, PUJ and HPN. 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.
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 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJU to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to DTW ranges from 4 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,933 miles (3,111 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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