3 airlines fly nonstop from Dallas to Detroit.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
18 miles (29 km) from the city centre. 33 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) nonstop bus to downtown Detroit | about 40m | $6 online, $8 at the door (launch fare) |
| Bus | SMART Route 261 to Rosa Parks Transit Center | – | – |
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Dallas. Detroit uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 1,000 miles (1,609 km), measured between the city centres.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) nonstop bus to downtown Detroit, about 40 minutes, $6 online, $8 at the door (launch fare).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.