Tucson to Detroit (TUS–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tucson to Detroit
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,662 mi 3h 12m nonstop +3h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

TUS–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,662 miles in approximately 3h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TUS–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 100% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,173
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
TUS → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
Return
DTW → TUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric TUS→DTW PHX→DTW
Distance from TUS 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6
Weekly flights 1 114
Flight time 3h 12m 3h 35m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
TUS: MST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,662 mi / 2,674 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 12m.
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.

TUS–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,662 mi / 2,674 km
Flight time3h 12m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 3h 12m. The route covers 1,662 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TUS to DTW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ASE, MEM, OMA, CMH, GRR, TEB, AUS, PHL, SAT, SNA, YYC, HPN, JAX, FLL, SRQ, DFW, ATL, ORD, IAH, PDX, HNL, LAX, DEN, LAS, MDW, SFO, PHX, MSP, SAN, SLC, HND, SEA and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
Nearby alternatives include PHX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 TUS to DTW

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TUS to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to DTW ranges from 3 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,662 miles (2,674 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).