Calgary to Detroit (YYC–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 7 | 738 | 3h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
YYC: MDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. 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
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.