Williston to Detroit (XWA–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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WS WestJet
5:40 PM
CDT
8:58 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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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 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 50m DL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 6h 3m CMUA ACAFB6 Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
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Williston to Detroit
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,073 mi 2h 18m nonstop +1h ahead

XWA–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,073 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XWA–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 1 2h18
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, XWA to DTW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XWA to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
189
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
XWA → DTW
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
DTW → XWA
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Williston, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,073 mi / 1,726 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m gate to gate.
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.

XWA–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Williston to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,073 mi / 1,726 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XWA
IATA / ICAOXWA / KXWA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation2,344 ft / 714 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XWA to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Williston Basin International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,073 miles.
1 airline operates flights from XWA to DTW: WestJet.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Williston.
Yes, return flights from DTW to XWA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 XWA to DTW

Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XWA to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XWA to DTW is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,073 miles (1,726 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.