Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Endeavor Air flies nonstop from Des Moines International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 534-mile flight takes about 1h 44m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 534 mi · 859 km
- Flight time
- 1h 44m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying DSM to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 21 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 54,708 | 1h 44m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 802 | 1h 50m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DSM to DTW flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 5:30pm. 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 5414Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 6:00am | 8:50am | 31 | 86% |
| DL 5048Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 10:23am | 1:11pm | 31 | 68% |
| DL 5305Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 5:30pm | 8:22pm | 31 | 69% |
Is DSM to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 1,015 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (86%), those around 5pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,015 | 80% | 23 min | 1.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 365 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 275 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 75 | 80% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 289 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 88 | 5,395 | |
| September 2025 | 80 | 4,779 | |
| October 2025 | 88 | 4,962 | |
| November 2025 | 76 | 3,805 | |
| December 2025 | 78 | 4,035 | |
| January 2026 | 69 | 3,603 | |
| February 2026 | 70 | 3,478 | |
| March 2026 | 84 | 4,609 | |
| April 2026 | 86 | 4,933 | |
| May 2026 | 92 | 5,372 | |
| June 2026 | 89 | 5,352 | |
| July 2026 | 92 | 5,256 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.