Detroit (DTW) to Atlanta (ATL) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Atlanta (ATL): Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 595 miles (957 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 66 ways to fly it with one stop, through Knoxville, Lexington and Columbus and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DTW to ATL
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book DTW to ATL 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
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
DTW to ATL with one stop
66 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Knoxville (TYS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Lexington (LEX)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Columbus (CMH)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Chattanooga (CHA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Louisville (SDF)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Fort Wayne (FWA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Greenville (GSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Huntsville (HSV)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via South Bend (SBN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
DTW to ATL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to ATL?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Atlanta (ATL).
How far is Detroit from Atlanta by plane?
Detroit (DTW) and Atlanta (ATL) are 595 miles (957 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DTW to ATL award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does DTW to ATL cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DTW to ATL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Detroit and Atlanta?
The most direct connections are through Knoxville (TYS), Lexington (LEX), Columbus (CMH), Cincinnati (CVG) and Chattanooga (CHA). On 66 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Knoxville.
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.