Edmonton to Detroit (YEG–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
YYC Calgary 5h 30m 4NACDE WS Calgary (YYC) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 5h 52m ACUA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
YYZ Toronto 5h 58m ACAFAM ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 6h 25m ACCMKFS ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
YUL Montréal 6h 58m ACAVEK ACAFAM Montréal (YUL) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 59m WS AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
YVR Vancouver 7h ACAFAI WS Vancouver (YVR) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 39m WS AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
SEA Seattle 7h 43m ASAYKE AFASDL Seattle (SEA) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 8h 38m ACAVUA AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edmonton to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,583 mi 3h 44m nonstop +2h ahead

YEG–DTW had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 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 1,583 miles in 3h 44m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YEG–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

1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,166
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
YEG → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DTW → YEG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric YEG→DTW YYC→DTW
Distance from YEG 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 3h 44m 3h 40m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Edmonton.
YEG: MDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,583 mi / 2,547 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

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.

YEG–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,583 mi / 2,547 km
Flight time3h 44m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 3h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,583 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YEG to DTW: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Chicago O'Hare and Toronto Pearson.
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Edmonton.
Nearby alternatives include YYC. 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 YEG to DTW

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 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.

YEG to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to DTW is about 3 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,583 miles (2,547 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Chicago O'Hare and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).