Direct flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit DFW → DTW
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Envoy Air, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit (DTW), several times daily. The flight takes about 2h 32m and covers 985 miles (1,586 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $282, with recent bookable fares from $76. Arrivals run on time 76.2% at DFW and 77.9% at DTW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 1967 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in January rather than December typically saves $116 on DFW → DTW.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 5 months we currently track.
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Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $115 less than 6–9 nights.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit?
Yes, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more airlines operate nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit (DTW).
Which airlines fly direct from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Envoy Air, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines operate nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit.
How long is the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit?
The nonstop flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit takes ~2h 32m (approximately 1586 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit?
Nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit operate multiple daily — 77 flights per week (~11 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit?
Arrivals run on time 76.2% at DFW and 77.9% at DTW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit?
Direct flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily, Delta Air Lines flies daily, and Frontier Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit?
Round-trip flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit (DTW) start at $76, with a typical fare around $282. Based on 1967 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit?
Across the 5 departure months we currently track, January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit, with typical fares around $167 — versus about $283 in December 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit?
Typical round-trip fares from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit (DTW) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $282, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $167, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $167. Medians from 1967 recent fare combinations.
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