Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit (DTW) flights
An economy award from Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit (DTW) starts at 11,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit (DTW): Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. The two airports are 526 miles (847 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Grand Rapids, Appleton and Milwaukee and more.
How many miles MSP 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MSP to DTW
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Sun Country AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book MSP 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
- 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
MSP to DTW with one stop
38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Appleton (ATW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Madison (MSN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Green Bay (GRB)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via South Bend (SBN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
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- Via Chicago (MDW)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Traverse City (TVC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Iron Mountain (IMT)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Escanaba (ESC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Fort Wayne (FWA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Cedar Rapids (CID)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Sault Ste. Marie (CIU)Delta Air Lines the whole way
MSP to DTW: common questions
How many miles does MSP to DTW cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). 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 MSP to DTW?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Sun Country Airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit (DTW).
How far is Minneapolis from Detroit by plane?
Minneapolis (MSP) and Detroit (DTW) are 526 miles (847 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MSP to DTW 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.
Where can I connect between Minneapolis and Detroit?
The most direct connections are through Grand Rapids (GRR), Appleton (ATW), Milwaukee (MKE), Madison (MSN) and Green Bay (GRB). On 38 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Grand Rapids.
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.