Tulsa to Detroit (TUL–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 45m WN → AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 4h 1m WN → AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 4h 25m AAACAS → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 49m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 52m AAASAY → AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 3m AABA → AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
AUS Austin 5h 8m AAWN → AFAMDL Austin (AUS) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 5h 24m CMEKNH → AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 25m ACEJAUA → ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington 5h 37m AA → AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tulsa to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between TUL and DTW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Tulsa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUL to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MDW ~3h 45m BNA ~4h 1m STL ~4h 25m ORD ~4h 25m XNA ~4h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,826
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TUL → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
70%
Return
DTW → TUL
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUL delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Tulsa

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric TUL→DTW XNA→DTW OKC→DTW
Distance from TUL – 88 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 7 –
Departure OTP 90% – –
Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) to Detroit flights · Oklahoma City (OKC) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUL 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 Tulsa.
TUL: CDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tulsa, 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

TUL–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tulsa to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUL
Full nameTulsa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 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 TUL to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Tulsa.
Yes, return flights from DTW to TUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XNA and OKC. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) and Oklahoma City (OKC).