Detroit (DTW) to Dallas (DAL) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas (DAL): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 981 miles (1,578 km) apart. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Saint Louis, Indianapolis and Chicago and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DTW to DAL
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

DTW to DAL with one stop
37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Louisville (SDF)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Memphis (MEM)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Columbus (CMH)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Oklahoma City (OKC)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Kansas City (MCI)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Cleveland (CLE)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Knoxville (TYS)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Birmingham (BHM)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Omaha (OMA)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


DTW to DAL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to DAL?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas (DAL).
How far is Detroit from Dallas by plane?
Detroit (DTW) and Dallas (DAL) are 981 miles (1,578 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does DTW to DAL 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 DAL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Detroit and Dallas?
The most direct connections are through Saint Louis (STL), Indianapolis (IND), Chicago (MDW), Louisville (SDF) and Memphis (MEM). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Saint Louis.
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.