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Flights from Detroit to Roanoke
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Roanoke. The fastest way is one stop via Philadelphia or Chicago, about 5h 00m door to door (41 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 4h 18m
Detroit to Roanoke at a glance
Fastest journey4h 18mVia Philadelphia, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Philadelphia or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Detroit to Roanoke
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DTT Philadelphia (PHL) ROA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Mon15:00 DTT16:18 PHL2h 42m connection19:00 PHL20:00 ROADelta Air Lines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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DTT Chicago (ORD) ROA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat11:00 DTT11:14 ORD3h 01m connection14:15 ORD16:43 ROAUnited Airlines + SkyWest
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DTT Charlotte (CLT) ROA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sun10:30 DTT12:00 CLT5h 00m connection17:00 CLT17:39 ROADelta Air Lines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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DTT Washington (IAD) ROA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Sun10:15 DTT11:42 IAD6h 18m connection18:00 IAD18:55 ROARepublic Airlines + CommutAir
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
- 616 km383 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 18mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneRoanoke vs Detroit
- Currency in Roanoke
- USD
- Airports
- DTW → ROA
Flights from Detroit to Roanoke: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Roanoke?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Philadelphia, Chicago and Charlotte. 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 Roanoke?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 616 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Roanoke?
The best connecting points are Philadelphia (PHL), Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT) and Washington (IAD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Detroit and Roanoke?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Roanoke: Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).





