Flights to Detroit
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Detroit is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Windsor International Airport (YQG), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW, 29 km), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor International Airport | YQG | 10 km (6 mi) | 9,000 ft | 622 ft |
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | DTW | 29 km (18 mi) | 12,003 ft | 645 ft |
| Bishop International Airport (regional) | FNT | 91 km (57 mi) | 7,852 ft | 782 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,000 ft, YQG handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 622 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Detroit
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit to New York City | United States | 773 km (481 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Detroit to Toronto | Canada | 334 km (207 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Detroit to Brooklyn | United States | 780 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Detroit to Chicago | United States | 384 km (238 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Detroit to Queens | United States | 788 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Detroit to Montréal | Canada | 835 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Detroit to Philadelphia | United States | 711 km (442 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Detroit to Manhattan | United States | 774 km (481 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Detroit to The Bronx | United States | 781 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Detroit to Ottawa | Canada | 681 km (423 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Detroit to Jacksonville | United States | 1,340 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Detroit to Columbus | United States | 264 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Detroit to Charlotte | United States | 813 km (505 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Detroit to Indianapolis | United States | 386 km (240 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Detroit to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Detroit to Mississauga | Canada | 309 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Detroit to Washington | United States | 635 km (394 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Detroit to Nashville | United States | 757 km (470 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Detroit to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,463 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Detroit to Brampton | Canada | 306 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Detroit to Boston | United States | 984 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Detroit to Memphis | United States | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Detroit to Shanghai | China | 11,461 km (7,122 mi) | about 15 h 27 min |
| Detroit to Chongqing | China | 11,961 km (7,432 mi) | about 16 h 5 min |
| Detroit to Chengdu | China | 11,865 km (7,373 mi) | about 15 h 58 min |
| Detroit to Beijing | China | 10,663 km (6,626 mi) | about 14 h 25 min |
| Detroit to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,509 km (5,287 mi) | about 11 h 40 min |
| Detroit to Tianjin | China | 10,729 km (6,666 mi) | about 14 h 30 min |
| Detroit to Wuhan | China | 11,716 km (7,280 mi) | about 15 h 46 min |
| Detroit to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,480 km (7,133 mi) | about 15 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Detroit?
Windsor International Airport (YQG) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). The others, DTW, FNT, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YQG from Detroit city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Detroit on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.