Williston to Detroit (XWA–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: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 48m CMUA → ACAFB6 Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 2m DL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Williston to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,073 mi 2h 18m nonstop +1h ahead

XWA–DTW had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in August 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. Nonstop, it's about 1,073 miles in 2h 18m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop XWA–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for XWA to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
MSP ~5h 2m DEN ~5h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
178
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
XWA → DTW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
DTW → XWA
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XWA
Full nameWilliston Basin International Airport
IATA / ICAOXWA / KXWA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation2,344 ft / 714 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 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 operated the nonstop from XWA to DTW: WestJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 18m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in August 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.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.