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

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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 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 44m UA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 15m UA ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 6h 6m UA AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta ~4h 35m AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
IAD Dulles ~6h 16m UA AFAMAV Dulles (IAD) to Detroit flights
TUS Tucson ~6h 32m DL Tucson (TUS) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Salina to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 786 mi 1h 39m nonstop +1h ahead

SLN–DTW had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 786 miles in 1h 39m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SLN–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SLN to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
299
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
SLN → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
DTW → SLN
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

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 7
Weekly flights 79
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 19m
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 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.

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 786 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SLN to DTW: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 39m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and George Bush Intercontinental.
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.
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 SLN to DTW

Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SLN to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Denver and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI).