MiamiDetroitFlight TimeMIA–DTW
Miami (Miami International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
The flight from Miami (MIA) to Detroit (DTW) takes 2h 32m on average, covering about 1,227 miles. Across 7 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 30m and the slowest 2h 36m, with American Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 32m | 1,227 mi | 2h 30m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for MIA to DTW
Our current provider sample includes 4-5/day from MIA to DTW across 2 captured airlines.
- First departure
- 12:36
- Last departure
- 20:46
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 7
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2-3/day | Embraer E-Jet, Boeing 737 · Seat map | 12:3615:0419:45 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
DTW to MIA flight time (3 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 7 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-18, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from MIA to DTW?
The MIA to DTW flight takes 2h 32m on average based on 7 tracked flights.
How far is MIA from DTW?
MIA to DTW is about 1,227 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from MIA to DTW?
American Airlines flies the MIA to DTW route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from MIA to DTW?
Aircraft observed on MIA to DTW include Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8.