St Louis to Detroit (STL–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
STL–DTW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 439 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 33 | 712, 717, CR9 | 1h29-1h36 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 26 | 737, 73H, 7M8 | 1h30 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 15 | 717, CR9 | 1h29-1h35 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
STL: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
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.
STL–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STL to DTW
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
STL to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STL to DTW ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes to 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (707 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.