Saint Paul to Detroit (STP–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Saint Paul to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

STP–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. DOW leads the route. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating 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.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STP to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
IAD ~5h 9m ILM ~5h 16m PHL ~5h 17m BOS ~6h 14m JAX ~6h 22m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
STP → DTW
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
DTW → STP
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

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 1 3
Weekly flights 0 54
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 33m
Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of STP with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

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 connections12 hubs
Origin: STP
Full nameSaint Paul Downtown Holman Field
IATA / ICAOSTP / KSTP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Elevation705 ft / 215 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

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 approximately 1h 21m.
1 airline operates nonstop service: DOW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, ILM, PHL, BOS, JAX, SRQ, SLC, PBI, FLL, LAS, NAS and PLS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Saint Paul.
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) are connected by nonstop service from DOW.

STP to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STP to DTW ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via IAD. Nearby alternative airports include Minneapolis (MSP).