United States · 595 miles (957 km)

Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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11,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Atlanta (ATL) 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 Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit (DTW): 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.

How many miles ATL 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
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines11,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from ATL to DTW

Book ATL to DTW with points

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

ATL to DTW 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
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  • Via Lexington (LEX)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Chattanooga (CHA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Fort Wayne (FWA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Cleveland (CLE)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Greenville (GSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Huntsville (HSV)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via South Bend (SBN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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ATL to DTW: common questions

How many miles does ATL 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 ATL to DTW?

Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit (DTW).

How far is Atlanta from Detroit by plane?

Atlanta (ATL) and Detroit (DTW) 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 ATL 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 Atlanta and Detroit?

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.