Direct flights from Detroit (DTW) to Freeland (MBS): 7 nonstop departures observed each week across 1 airline. 42% of the last 26 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 17 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 26 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 158 km, an estimated 42 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Detroit and Freeland. Updated 20 October 2026 at 02:03 UTC.
DTWDetroitbusy · +15
MBSFreelandtracking
158 km · ~0h 42m est.
dep bank 10:04–21:307x weekly
Runs rough · 1 airline · 7x weekly · nonstop
42% on time
of the last 26 operated DTW → MBS flights arrived within 15 minutes
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop DTW to MBS flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at DTW is the weaker end, route health score 80/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on DTW–MBS?
Operators schedule morning departures around 10:04 and evening departures around 21:30 from DTW. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the MBS delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from DTW to MBS?
Great-circle distance is 158 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 41–44 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does DTW–MBS fly?
Delta Air Lines runs the route with about 27 flights a week (daily). Since one carrier owns the route, a single disruption tends to ripple through the day.
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