Salina to Detroit (SLN–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Salina to Detroit
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 786 mi 1h 39m nonstop +1h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

SLN–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 786 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLN–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLN to DTW.
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One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
281
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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.

Other ways to reach Detroit from Salina

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric SLN→DTW MCI→DTW
Distance from SLN 162 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 1 81
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 43m
Airports within 200 miles of SLN with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Salina.
SLN: CDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salina, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
786 mi / 1,266 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m.
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.

SLN–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salina to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance786 mi / 1,266 km
Flight time1h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: SLN
IATA / ICAOSLN / KSLN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,288 ft / 393 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLN to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 1h 39m. The route covers 786 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SLN to DTW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, IAD, ATL, PHL, DAL, BWI, JFK, TUS, PBI, SLC, PDX, LAS, SJC, SAN, LAX, SFO, DEN, ORD and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Salina.
Yes, return flights from DTW to SLN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SLN to DTW

Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SLN to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLN to DTW ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 786 miles (1,266 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI).