United States Β· 1,147 miles (1,846 km)

Miami (MIA) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Miami (MIA) to Detroit (DTW) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Detroit (DTW): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 1,147 miles (1,846 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 67 ways to fly it with one stop, through Columbus, Savannah and Augusta and more.

How many miles MIA to DTW costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines16,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from MIA to DTW

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    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book MIA to DTW with points

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

MIA to DTW with one stop

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

  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Savannah (SAV)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Augusta (AGS)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Jacksonville (JAX)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Orlando (MCO)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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See all 67 in Routes

MIA to DTW: common questions

How many miles does MIA to DTW cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from MIA to DTW?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Detroit (DTW).

How far is Miami from Detroit by plane?

Miami (MIA) and Detroit (DTW) are 1,147 miles (1,846 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MIA 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.

Where can I connect between Miami and Detroit?

The most direct connections are through Columbus (CMH), Savannah (SAV), Augusta (AGS), Greenville (GSP) and Jacksonville (JAX). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Orlando.

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.