Halifax to Detroit (YHZ–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,008 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 39m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS1050+1
WS WestJet
7M8
3:30 PM
ADT
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 50m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1051+1
WS WestJet
B38M
5:30 PM
EDT TEM
9:10 PM
ADT
2h 40m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
YYZ Toronto 4h 39m ACAFAV AAACAF Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
YUL Montréal 4h 43m ACAVEK ACAMAV Montréal (YUL) to Detroit flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 14m AAQR AAAFAM Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit flights
EWR Newark 5h 18m ACUA ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
LGA New York 6h 1m AADLWS AAAFAM New York (LGA) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 6h 13m AAACQR AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
BOS Boston 6h 16m AAACDL AFAMB6 Boston (BOS) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington 6h 17m AA AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
IAD Dulles 7h 18m UA AFAMAV Dulles (IAD) to Detroit flights
YVR Vancouver 13h 57m ACAIFJ WS Vancouver (YVR) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Halifax to Detroit
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,008 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind

YHZ–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,008 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHZ–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet Also: DL 7 7M8 2h50 100% DL
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (7 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, YHZ to DTW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,250
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
YHZ → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
Return
DTW → YHZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Halifax

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric YHZ→DTW YYG→DTW
Distance from YHZ 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YHZ with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Detroit is 1 hour behind Halifax.
YHZ: ADT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 5:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,008 mi / 1,622 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m 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.

YHZ–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,008 mi / 1,622 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHZ to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,008 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YHZ to DTW: WestJet.
This route has daily 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 Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Philadelphia.
Detroit is 1 hour behind Halifax.
Yes, return flights from DTW to YHZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYG. 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 YHZ to DTW

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YHZ to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHZ to DTW is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,008 miles (1,622 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlottetown (YYG).