United States Β· 285 miles (458 km)

Detroit (DTW) to Sault Ste. Marie (CIU) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Sault Ste. Marie (CIU): Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 285 miles (458 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago and Minneapolis.

Airlines flying nonstop from DTW to CIU

  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book DTW to CIU with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DTW to CIU with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Sun Country Airlines logo
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DTW to CIU: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to CIU?

Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Sault Ste. Marie (CIU).

How far is Detroit from Sault Ste. Marie by plane?

Detroit (DTW) and Sault Ste. Marie (CIU) are 285 miles (458 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 CIU 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 CIU 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 CIU with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Detroit and Sault Ste. Marie?

The most direct connections are through Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Chicago.

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.