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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 7:45 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 11:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 2h 40m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $209 to $452, with an average of $318 over the past 12 months. Anything below $209 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $318 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $230 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $323 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier 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
• Frontier: 87% on time
• American Airlines: 76% on time

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

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 30%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• American Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $112, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $75 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

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).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 2h 40m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $304 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $390, a difference of $86.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 4h 26m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 36m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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.

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

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is an alternative for travelers looking to avoid the busier DFW Airport and its longer lines. DAL has fewer flights, which can mean quicker check-in and baggage drop. It is also closer to downtown Dallas, at about 6.3 miles away.

Travelers can take Line 261 bus from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to downtown Detroit. The trip takes about 56 minutes. Taxis are also available from the airport and rental cars can reach downtown Detroit in 30–50 minutes, depending on traffic.