Salt Lake CityDetroitFlight TimeSLC–DTW
Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
The flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit (DTW) takes 2h 58m on average, covering about 1,621 miles. Across 4 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 55m and the slowest 3h 3m, with Delta Air Lines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 58m | 1,621 mi | 2h 55m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SLC to DTW
Our current provider sample includes 4-5/day from SLC to DTW across 1 captured airline.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 23:50
- Cadence
- 6 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 6
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 4-5/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Seat map | 06:0009:4513:55 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
DTW to SLC flight time (11 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 4 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-08, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SLC to DTW?
The SLC to DTW flight takes 2h 58m on average based on 4 tracked flights.
How far is SLC from DTW?
SLC to DTW is about 1,621 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SLC to DTW?
Delta Air Lines flies the SLC to DTW route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SLC to DTW?
Aircraft observed on SLC to DTW include Airbus A321neo, Airbus A321.