Saint Paul to Detroit (STP–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: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
DAL Dallas ~5h 56m Dallas (DAL) to Detroit flights
MSY New Orleans ~6h 36m AFDLVS New Orleans (MSY) to Detroit flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~8h 2m AFDLKE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas ~8h 41m AFDLNK Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
NAS Nassau ~8h 46m Nassau (NAS) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Saint Paul to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1h 21m nonstop +1h ahead

STP–DTW had nonstop service, last on the schedule in February 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.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop STP–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DOW DOW
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DOW (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 STP to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
STP → DTW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
DTW → STP
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Saint Paul

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric STP→DTW MSP→DTW
Distance from STP 9 mi
Nonstop airlines 9
Weekly flights 117
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 39m
Airports within 200 miles of STP with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Saint Paul, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
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.

STP–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Saint Paul to Detroit route.
Route details
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: STP
IATA / ICAOSTP / KSTP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation705 ft / 215 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STP to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 1h 21m gate to gate.
1 airline operated the nonstop from STP to DTW. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 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 February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 21m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Saint Paul.
Yes, return flights from DTW to STP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSP. 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 STP to DTW

Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in February 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.

STP to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STP to DTW is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Minneapolis (MSP).