How to get from Detroit to Burlington: connecting flights, about 6h 26m total

Flights from Detroit to Burlington

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Best fares from Detroit to Burlington

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Cheapest one-way $350 15 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $350 15 November, Sun Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $350

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via New York: 6h 26m
two tickets, via New York: $263
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 518 mi (833 km)

fastest

Via New York

6h 26m

with the connection

Detroit to New York flight 1h 59m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Burlington: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Burlington flight 1h 27m

two ticketsfrom $263

Via Washington

6h 27m

with the connection

Detroit to Washington flight 1h 44m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Burlington: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Burlington flight 1h 43m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Detroit to cities closest to Burlington

Detroit to Montreal Montreal: 75 mi (120 km) from Burlington, flight 1h 52m from $322 Detroit to Ottawa Ottawa: 140 mi (226 km) from Burlington, flight 5h 6m Detroit to Boston Boston: 180 mi (289 km) from Burlington, flight 1h 56m from $1,464 Detroit to New York New York: 263 mi (423 km) from Burlington, flight 1h 59m from $35 Detroit to Toronto Toronto: 314 mi (506 km) from Burlington, flight 1h 22m from $121 Detroit to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 329 mi (529 km) from Burlington, flight 1h 45m from $144

To Burlington from cities closest to Detroit

Washington to Burlington Washington: 395 mi (635 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 43m New York to Burlington New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 27m from $252 Charlotte to Burlington Charlotte: 505 mi (813 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 23m Los Angeles to Burlington Los Angeles: 1,979 mi (3,185 km) from Detroit, flight 8h 15m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Burlington?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New York.

What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Burlington?

Via New York: 1h 59m to the connection, 1h 27m after it, about 6h 26m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Detroit to Burlington with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $263. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Burlington?

New York (6h 26m total) and Washington (6h 27m total).

How far is Burlington from Detroit?

518 mi (833 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.