Alliance to Detroit (AIA–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between AIA and DTW. Nearest airports to AIA with scheduled service: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP, 138 mi) · Denver International Airport (DEN, 180 mi) · Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF, 43 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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DEN Denver 4h 51m KG → ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
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Alliance to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between AIA and DTW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AIA to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
DEN ~4h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
94
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AIA → DTW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
DTW → AIA
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Alliance

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric AIA→DTW RAP→DTW DEN→DTW
Distance from AIA – 138 mi 180 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 11
Weekly flights – 2 139
Rapid City (RAP) to Detroit flights · Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of AIA with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Alliance.
AIA: MDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Alliance, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AIA–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alliance to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AIA
Full nameAlliance Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOAIA / KAIA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation3,931 ft / 1,198 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AIA to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Alliance.
Yes, return flights from DTW to AIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RAP and DEN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rapid City (RAP) and Denver (DEN).