Cheap Flights from Dallas to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Dallas to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Dallas to Detroit? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Dallas to Detroit vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 18,000–46,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Dallas to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-12-26
DAL - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 18,000 Pts + $18.4
2026-12-03
DAL - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 28,100 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-26
DAL - DTW
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 46,500 Pts + $28.2
Dallas to Detroit flight facts
Distance
981 mi
1,578 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Airports in Dallas
DAL · Dallas Love Field
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Dallas-Fort Worth - Detroit · Dallas-Fort Worth is 11 mi from Dallas
Flights Dallas - Cleveland · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Dallas - Columbus · Columbus is 155 mi from Detroit
Flights Oklahoma City - Detroit · Oklahoma City is 181 mi from Dallas
Premium cabin flights from Dallas to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
DAL - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 28,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-26
DAL - DTW
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 46,500 Pts + $28.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Dallas to Detroit depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Dallas to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Dallas to Detroit.
Dallas and Detroit are about 981 miles (1,578 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 981-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Departures from Dallas: Dallas Love Field (DAL). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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