Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 981
miles
1,578
kilometers
852
nautical miles
🕐 2h 22m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (45°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 981 | 1,570 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 981 | 1,570 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 981 | 1,472 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 981 | 1,472 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 981 | 1,962 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 981 | 1,472 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
When you land in Detroit, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!
✈️ Flight Details
The DAL to DTW route connects Dallas, United States with Detroit, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 981 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 45° from Dallas. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About DAL
Dallas Love Field
Dallas Love Field (DAL) serves Dallas, United States.
🛬 About DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Dallas Love Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 981 miles (1,578 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DAL to DTW typically take around 2h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 981 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.