Flights from Minneapolis to Detroit
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Chicago
- 6h 14m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $173
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 542 mi (872 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
6h 14m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $173
Via Buffalo
6h 22m
with the connection
Via Toronto
Canada
6h 39m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $787
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 Minneapolis to cities closest to Detroit
Minneapolis to Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids: 140 mi (226 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 32m
Minneapolis to Toronto
Toronto: 206 mi (332 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 12m
from $317
Minneapolis to Buffalo
Buffalo: 216 mi (347 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 2m
Minneapolis to Chicago
Chicago: 237 mi (381 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 46m
from $63
Minneapolis to Louisville
Louisville: 316 mi (508 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 5m
from $322
Minneapolis to Washington
Washington: 395 mi (635 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 36m
from $95
To Detroit from cities closest to Minneapolis
Madison to Detroit
Madison: 233 mi (375 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 22m
Omaha to Detroit
Omaha: 290 mi (467 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 3m
Milwaukee to Detroit
Milwaukee: 298 mi (480 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 13m
from $299
Chicago to Detroit
Chicago: 355 mi (571 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 28m
from $110
St Louis to Detroit
St Louis: 467 mi (751 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 30m
Cleveland to Detroit
Cleveland: 629 mi (1,013 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Detroit?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Minneapolis to Detroit?
Via Chicago: 1h 46m to the connection, 1h 28m after it, about 6h 14m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Minneapolis to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $173. 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 Minneapolis and Detroit?
Chicago (6h 14m total), Buffalo (6h 22m total) and Toronto (6h 39m total).
How far is Detroit from Minneapolis?
542 mi (872 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.