Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit (DTW) flights
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 70 flights a week in July 2026. The 986-mile flight takes about 2h 34m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 986 mi · 1,587 km
- Flight time
- 2h 34m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying DFW to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 33 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 219,782 | 2h 34m |
| Delta Air Lines | 25 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319, Airbus A321 | 155,325 | 2h 33m |
| Frontier Airlines | 11 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 44,021 | 2h 44m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 29,954 | 2h 32m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,040 | 2h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DFW to DTW flight schedule
15 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 10 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:45am and the last at 7:12pm. 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 2183Delta Air Lines | 5:45am | 9:26am | 31 | 93% |
| AA 3101American Airlines | 7:05am | 10:52am | 27 | 88% |
| AA 1792American Airlines | 7:10am | 10:52am | 4 | 84% |
| F9 3178Frontier Airlines | 7:18am | 11:12am | 20 | 95% |
| AA 1793American Airlines | 11:15am | 2:56pm | 4 | 66% |
| DL 1842Delta Air Lines | 11:15am | 2:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| DL 2746Delta Air Lines | 11:19am | 3:02pm | 27 | 80% |
| AA 690American Airlines | 12:12pm | 3:59pm | 31 | 69% |
| DL 735Delta Air Lines | 1:24pm | 5:10pm | 31 | 81% |
| F9 3990Frontier Airlines | 2:29pm | 6:15pm | 31 | 77% |
| AA 2822American Airlines | 2:59pm | 6:47pm | 27 | 70% |
| AA 1786American Airlines | 3:17pm | 6:59pm | 4 | 50% |
| AA 2508American Airlines | 5:29pm | 9:18pm | 8 | 59% |
| DL 1441Delta Air Lines | 6:36pm | 10:20pm | 26 | 81% |
| AA 3108American Airlines | 7:12pm | 10:58pm | 31 | 55% |
Is DFW to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 3,482 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (93%), those around 7pm the least (57%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,637 | 68% | 22 min | 2.3% |
| Delta Air Lines | 1,405 | 85% | 15 min | 1.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 287 | 79% | 16 min | 1.4% |
| Spirit Airlines | 153 | 80% | 19 min | 1.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 367 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 140 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 366 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 103 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 618 | 76% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 80 | 71% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 381 | 81% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 218 | 69% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 249 | 62% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 201 | 74% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 402 | 70% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 235 | 57% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 310 | 42,825 | |
| September 2025 | 285 | 36,368 | |
| October 2025 | 309 | 41,432 | |
| November 2025 | 295 | 38,631 | |
| December 2025 | 303 | 39,452 | |
| January 2026 | 238 | 29,863 | |
| February 2026 | 223 | 28,185 | |
| March 2026 | 278 | 34,464 | |
| April 2026 | 298 | 39,350 | |
| May 2026 | 293 | 39,769 | |
| June 2026 | 279 | 38,553 | |
| July 2026 | 310 | 41,313 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.