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

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WS WestJet
B38M
3:30 PM
ADT
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EDT
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WS WestJet
7M8
6:10 PM
EDT TEM
9:45 PM
ADT
2h 35m
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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 41m ACAFAM → ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
BOS Boston 4h 54m AAACDL → AFAMB6 Boston (BOS) to Detroit flights
YUL Montréal 5h ACAVEK → ACAFAM Montréal (YUL) to Detroit flights
EWR Newark 5h 3m ACUA → ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 4m AA → AAAFAM Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit flights
LGA New York 5h 19m AADLWS → AAAFAM New York (LGA) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 6h 16m AAACQR → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington 6h 27m AA → AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
IAD Dulles 7h 20m UA → AFAMAV Dulles (IAD) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 30m PB → AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) 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.

Also explore YHZ Routes DTW Routes YHZ Live Flights DTW Live Flights YHZ Delays DTW Delays
All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Halifax flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHZ–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 7 B38M 2h50 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M 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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
YYZ ~4h 41m BOS ~4h 54m YUL ~5h 0m EWR ~5h 3m PHL ~5h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,254
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
YHZ → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 →
Know before you go

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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

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
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 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 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, Boston Logan and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
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.
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, Boston Logan and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.