Denver (DEN) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 66 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,123-mile flight takes about 2h 43m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,123 mi · 1,807 km
- Flight time
- 2h 43m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying DEN to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 25 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-900ER | 168,247 | 2h 42m |
| Southwest Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 90,785 | 2h 39m |
| United Airlines | 14 | Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319 | 93,772 | 2h 47m |
| Frontier Airlines | 14 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 82,099 | 2h 48m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to DTW flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 12:59am and the last at 8:16pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1096Delta Air Lines | 12:59am | 5:48am | 18 | 91% |
| DL 1745Delta Air Lines | 6:05am | 10:54am | 31 | 91% |
| F9 3566Frontier Airlines | 7:41am | 12:34pm | 31 | 93% |
| UA 1915United Airlines | 9:35am | 2:27pm | 31 | 93% |
| DL 2787Delta Air Lines | 10:19am | 3:13pm | 31 | 84% |
| WN 4700Southwest Airlines | 11:15am | 4:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3502Southwest Airlines | 11:30am | 4:20pm | 16 | 44% |
| WN 3412Southwest Airlines | 1:40pm | 6:25pm | 12 | 75% |
| DL 1795Delta Air Lines | 2:22pm | 7:10pm | 29 | 72% |
| UA 1220United Airlines | 5:40pm | 10:38pm | 31 | 69% |
| WN 3670Southwest Airlines | 6:50pm | 11:35pm | 20 | 37% |
| F9 4186Frontier Airlines | 6:59pm | 11:59pm | 27 | 65% |
| WN 4704Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 11:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| F9 2212Frontier Airlines | 8:16pm | 1:13am | 4 | 75% |
Is DEN to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 3,109 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (92%), those around 6pm the least (49%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,247 | 87% | 11 min | 0.3% |
| United Airlines | 727 | 81% | 13 min | 0.1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 649 | 57% | 24 min | 0.9% |
| Frontier Airlines | 486 | 80% | 18 min | 1.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am to 1am | 153 | 92% | |
| 5am to 6am | 69 | 91% | |
| 6am to 7am | 396 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 96 | 97% | |
| 9am to 10am | 214 | 92% | |
| 10am to 11am | 627 | 83% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 105 | 72% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 68 | 79% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 63 | 60% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 105 | 78% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 263 | 83% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 78 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 436 | 69% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 207 | 49% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 184 | 51% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 282 | 44,505 | |
| September 2025 | 257 | 37,744 | |
| October 2025 | 258 | 37,199 | |
| November 2025 | 225 | 29,930 | |
| December 2025 | 240 | 32,082 | |
| January 2026 | 216 | 27,633 | |
| February 2026 | 215 | 27,594 | |
| March 2026 | 279 | 36,601 | |
| April 2026 | 257 | 32,642 | |
| May 2026 | 281 | 40,191 | |
| June 2026 | 286 | 43,615 | |
| July 2026 | 296 | 45,474 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.