Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit (DTW) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit (DTW): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 500 miles (805 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 58 ways to fly it with one stop, through Columbus, Cleveland and Greensboro/High Point and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from CLT to DTW
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book CLT to DTW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
CLT to DTW with one stop
58 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Fort Wayne (FWA)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via South Bend (SBN)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
CLT to DTW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CLT to DTW?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit (DTW).
How far is Charlotte from Detroit by plane?
Charlotte (CLT) and Detroit (DTW) are 500 miles (805 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CLT to DTW award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does CLT to DTW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CLT to DTW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Charlotte and Detroit?
The most direct connections are through Columbus (CMH), Cleveland (CLE), Greensboro/High Point (GSO), Cincinnati (CVG) and Pittsburgh (PIT). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.