Connecting route · United States → Spain

Flights from Detroit to Bilbao

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Bilbao. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Amsterdam, about 10h 21m door to door (41 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 21m

Detroit to Bilbao at a glance

Fastest journey10h 21mVia New York, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Detroit to Bilbao

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

DTT New York (EWR) BIO

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines

Tue17:45 DTT19:10 EWR2h 05m connection21:15 EWR10:06 BIODelta Air Lines + United Airlines

9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 21m

DTT Amsterdam (AMS) BIO

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM, Vueling

Mon22:30 DTT11:46 AMS2h 44m connection14:30 AMS16:24 BIODelta Air Lines + KLM

7 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 11h 54m

DTT Dublin (DUB) BIO

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Aer Lingus

Thu22:00 DTT09:51 DUB4h 24m connection14:15 DUB17:12 BIODelta Air Lines + Aer Lingus

10 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 12m

DTT Paris (CDG) BIO

Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air France

Tue21:30 DTT10:42 CDG5h 18m connection16:00 CDG17:20 BIOAir France

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 50m

DTT Frankfurt (FRA) BIO

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines

Tue20:00 DTT09:36 FRA5h 39m connection15:15 FRA17:13 BIODelta Air Lines + Lufthansa City Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 13m

DTT London (LHR) BIO

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Vueling

Self-transfer likely ~12h 12m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 6,268 km3,892 miles
Journey time: 10h 21mon current schedules
Time difference: +6hBilbao vs Detroit
Currency in Bilbao: EUR
Airports: DTW → BIO

Flights from Detroit to Bilbao: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Bilbao?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Amsterdam and Dublin. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Detroit to Bilbao?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,268 km.

Where do you change planes between Detroit and Bilbao?

The best connecting points are New York (EWR), Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB) and Paris (CDG). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Detroit and Bilbao?

Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO).

What is the time difference between Detroit and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 6 hours ahead of Detroit.

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