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Line 261 bus is a convenient method of public transport from DTW airport to downtown Detroit. The bus departs hourly and gets you to the city in about 56 minutes. However, a taxi or a rental car can get you to downtown Detroit in approximately 26 minutes.

You can choose Alaska Airlines if you need a sustainable journey from Dallas to Detroit. These airlines engage passengers in decarbonization through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits. The airlines aim to reduce carbon emissions by 80% to achieve zero-net emissions. Frontier Airlines also offer eco-friendly flights. These airlines opened new routes to ensure fuel efficiency and lower noise for a greener environment.

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is an alternative if you need to avoid the busy and long queues at DFW airport. DAL airport has fewer flights, so you expect a quick check-in and luggage check. In addition, DAL airport is closer to downtown Dallas, about 6.3 miles, making it easier to access.

The carry-on luggage mostly depends on your airline. American Airlines requires you to carry a maximum of two bags, not exceeding 40 lbs. The maximum dimensions are 18 x 14 x 8 inches. At the same time, Delta Air Lines allows you to carry up to two bags with a maximum weight of 50 lbs. The luggage dimension should be at most 9 x 14 x 12 inches.

Among airlines operating Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Dallas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• Frontier

Flights from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $230 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $310 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $291 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $363, a difference of $72. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 7:46 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 10:51 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 31% above the route average of $302. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 2h 41m, covering 982 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Spirit Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are:

• Delta: 90% on time
• Spirit Airlines: 89% on time
• Frontier: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 10m, compared with 4h 36m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 37m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 1 hour ahead of Dallas (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $198 to $433, with an average of $302 over the past 12 months. Anything below $198 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• • American Airlines
• • Delta