Detroit (DTW) to Atlanta (ATL) flights
Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with about 94 flights a week in July 2026. The 594-mile flight takes about 1h 57m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 594 mi · 956 km
- Flight time
- 1h 57m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying DTW to ATL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 80 | Boeing 757-200, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-900ER | 610,591 | 1h 55m |
| Frontier Airlines | 14 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 87,632 | 2h 9m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 93,412 | 1h 56m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ550 | 127 | 2h 23m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to ATL flight schedule
15 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 14 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:20am and the last at 8:55pm. 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 2375Delta Air Lines | 5:20am | 7:13am | 31 | 91% |
| F9 1263Frontier Airlines | 6:10am | 8:20am | 31 | 77% |
| DL 1611Delta Air Lines | 6:20am | 8:15am | 31 | 87% |
| DL 965Delta Air Lines | 7:20am | 9:18am | 31 | 87% |
| DL 1653Delta Air Lines | 8:25am | 10:20am | 31 | 82% |
| DL 2777Delta Air Lines | 9:25am | 11:20am | 31 | 88% |
| DL 2856Delta Air Lines | 10:30am | 12:26pm | 31 | 87% |
| DL 2188Delta Air Lines | 12:20pm | 2:15pm | 31 | 67% |
| F9 2899Frontier Airlines | 2:56pm | 5:05pm | 23 | 36% |
| DL 1983Delta Air Lines | 2:59pm | 5:03pm | 30 | 81% |
| DL 1467Delta Air Lines | 4:25pm | 6:25pm | 27 | 76% |
| DL 2053Delta Air Lines | 6:24pm | 8:29pm | 29 | 72% |
| DL 1305Delta Air Lines | 7:45pm | 9:54pm | 29 | 82% |
| F9 3409Frontier Airlines | 8:46pm | 11:01pm | 8 | 69% |
| DL 2294Delta Air Lines | 8:55pm | 11:09pm | 22 | 74% |
Is DTW to ATL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 4,832 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (89%), those around 6pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3,780 | 81% | 14 min | 0.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 546 | 66% | 36 min | 1.5% |
| Spirit Airlines | 506 | 75% | 19 min | 2.4% |
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 | 414 | 89% | |
| 6am to 7am | 418 | 85% | |
| 7am to 8am | 445 | 85% | |
| 8am to 9am | 306 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 317 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 403 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 363 | 70% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 448 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 114 | 71% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 352 | 77% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 184 | 61% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 400 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 241 | 75% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 165 | 71% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 156 | 76% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 449 | 74,134 | |
| September 2025 | 427 | 68,730 | |
| October 2025 | 430 | 71,111 | |
| November 2025 | 379 | 57,590 | |
| December 2025 | 377 | 62,747 | |
| January 2026 | 391 | 57,587 | |
| February 2026 | 359 | 59,861 | |
| March 2026 | 419 | 71,057 | |
| April 2026 | 426 | 65,437 | |
| May 2026 | 400 | 66,626 | |
| June 2026 | 377 | 65,221 | |
| July 2026 | 417 | 71,976 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.