Calgary to Detroit (YYC–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,564 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 20m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS1620+1
WS WestJet
73W
11:00 AM
MDT
4:40 PM
EDT
3h 40m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1621+1
WS WestJet
737
6:00 PM
EDT TEM
8:05 PM
MDT
4h 5m
48%
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
ORD Chicago 5h 55m AAACAV AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 1m AFDLKE AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 5m ACAFAM ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 6h 20m ACUAWS ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 44m AFDLLA AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
IAD Dulles 6h 52m ACUAWS AFAMAV Dulles (IAD) to Detroit flights
YVR Vancouver 6h 55m ACAFAI WS Vancouver (YVR) to Detroit flights
SEA Seattle 6h 56m ASAYEK AFASDL Seattle (SEA) to Detroit flights
YUL Montréal 6h 58m ACAFAV ACAFAM Montréal (YUL) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 9m WS AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Calgary to Detroit
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,564 mi 3h 40m nonstop +2h ahead

YYC–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,564 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 7 73W 3h40 78%
Aircraft on this route
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – 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, YYC 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 YYC to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,596
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
YYC → DTW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
78%
Return
DTW → YYC
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Calgary

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric YYC→DTW YEG→DTW
Distance from YYC 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 44m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of YYC with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,564 mi / 2,517 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m 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.

YYC–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,564 mi / 2,517 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 3h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,564 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YYC 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 Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Toronto Pearson.
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Calgary.
Yes, return flights from DTW to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YEG. 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 YYC to DTW

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

YYC to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to DTW is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,564 miles (2,517 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 Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edmonton (YEG).