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Flights from Glasgow to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Glasgow to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or New York, about 10h 51m door to door (42 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 21m
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Glasgow to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey10h 21mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or New York

Best ways to fly from Glasgow to Detroit

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

1
GLA Amsterdam (AMS) DTT
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Xiamen Airlines
Sun06:00 GLA08:21 AMS1h 09m connection09:30 AMS11:51 DTTKLM + Delta Air Lines
15 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 10h 51m
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GLA New York (EWR) DTT
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Mon14:00 GLA16:28 EWR2h 02m connection18:30 EWR20:09 DTTUnited Airlines + Republic Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 09m
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GLA Toronto (YYZ) DTT
Leg 1: Air Transat, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada Jazz
Sat11:15 GLA13:31 YYZ3h 44m connection17:15 YYZ18:19 DTTWestJet + Air Canada Jazz
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 04m
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4
GLA Paris (CDG) DTT
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
Fri11:00 GLA13:33 CDG2h 57m connection16:30 CDG18:47 DTTeasyJet + Air France
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 47m
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GLA Dublin (DUB) DTT
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Wed23:15 GLA00:03 DUB9h 57m connection10:00 DUB12:32 DTTRyanair + Delta Air Lines
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 17m
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GLA Chicago (ORD) DTT
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~10h 21m
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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
5,599 km3,477 miles
Journey time
10h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
-5hDetroit vs Glasgow
Currency in Detroit
USD
Airports
GLA, PIK → DTW

Flights from Glasgow to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Glasgow to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, New York and Toronto. 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 Glasgow to Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,599 km.
Where do you change planes between Glasgow and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), New York (EWR), Toronto (YYZ) and Paris (CDG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Glasgow and Detroit?
Glasgow: Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Detroit?
Detroit is 5 hours behind Glasgow.

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