DTW · Solid Delta hub with short security and good on-time stats but two disconnected terminals and limited transit options create minor friction.
YQG · Detroit–Windsor Canadian-side gateway with **Air Canada Express** YYZ banks, **Porter** YOW (and YTZ framing), plus seasonal **WestJet** YYC / sun and **Air Transat** PUJ / CUN — **no Priority Pass lounge** verified on research day.
DTW7.4+2.0
YQG5.4
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
DTW7.0+0.2
YQG6.8
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
DTW8.0+1.2
YQG6.8
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
DTW7.5+5.5
YQG2.0
Air Canada Express connections via Toronto Pearson
Porter Ottawa / Billy Bishop itineraries
Seasonal sun travelers preferring YQG over DTW curb
YQG
No Priority Pass lounge at YQGMany locals still use Detroit Metro (DTW) — compare fares/timesSeasonal WestJet / Transat frequencies — confirm liveNo published MCT
Family restrooms
Check metroairport.com waits
The airport posts live security times; they are often under 20 minutes.
McNamara and Evans do not connect airside
Wrong terminal means a landside shuttle. Delta uses McNamara; other airlines use Evans.
PP food is Evans or a McNamara restaurant credit
The only PP lounge is Lufthansa in Evans. Anita's Kitchen is a PP restaurant credit.
YQG
Air Canada Express YYZPorter YOW banksSeasonal sun pins
AC Express YYZ + Porter YOW
Year-round AC Express to Pearson; Porter Ottawa banks; seasonal WJ YYC and Transat sun.
Single regional terminal
Compact City of Windsor plant — easy curb-to-gate framing.
