Toronto to Detroit (YYZ–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YYZ–DTW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air Canada and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 214 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 42 | CR7, CR9 | 1h11-1h30 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| AC Air Canada Also: SN, TP, UA | 14 | CR9 | 1h15-1h16 | Star Alliance | SN, TP, UA | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| CNK CNK | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Toronto
| Metric | YYZ→DTW | YHM→DTW | BUF→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYZ | – | 38 mi | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 184 | – | 76 |
| Flight time | 1h 26m | 0h 41m | 1h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 6:00 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.
The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
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.
YYZ–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to DTW
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Air Canada and American Airlines. With 184 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YYZ to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to DTW is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 214 miles (344 km). There are approximately 184 weekly flights outbound and 147 return, totaling 331 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Cleveland Hopkins. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM), Buffalo (BUF) and London (YXU).