Saltillo to Detroit (SLW–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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12:30 PM
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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: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
CUN Cancún 25h 8m VB DL Cancún (CUN) to Detroit flights
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Saltillo to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,525 mi 3h 11m nonstop +2h ahead

SLW–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. The flight covers 1,525 miles in approximately 3h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLW–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VTM VTM 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VTM (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLW to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~25h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
49
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
SLW → DTW
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
DTW → SLW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Saltillo

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric SLW→DTW MTY→DTW
Distance from SLW 54 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6
Flight time 3h 11m 3h 42m
Airports within 200 miles of SLW with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Saltillo.
SLW: CST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Saltillo, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,525 mi / 2,454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 11m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

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.

SLW–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Saltillo to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,525 mi / 2,454 km
Flight time3h 11m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SLW
IATA / ICAOSLW / MMIO
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Elevation4,778 ft / 1,456 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLW to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Plan De Guadalupe International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 3h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 1,525 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SLW to DTW.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cancún.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Saltillo.
Yes, return flights from DTW to SLW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MTY. 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 SLW to DTW

Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service.

SLW to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLW to DTW is about 3 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,525 miles (2,454 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monterrey (MTY).