Travelling from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Calgary Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Detroit's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Detroit two hours ahead of Calgary.
Flights from YYC to DTW start at 09:15 — the first with WestJet. The last departure is at 12:15 with WestJet. Overall, there are three weekly Calgary Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights.
Your YYC to DTW flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
WestJet is your gateway to exploring Detroit (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Calgary Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with WestJet on this route.
WestJet tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for YYC to DTW flights, with 90.0% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Handy information about Calgary Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Of all flights leaving Calgary Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Calgary to Calgary Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YYC? If you're boarding an early flight from Calgary Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Calgary Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Detroit's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Calgary Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Detroit in March.
Lock in your flight from Calgary Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to visit Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from YYC to DTW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Detroit is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 386 kilometres west of Detroit, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Columbus is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No journey is complete without experiencing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.