Appleton to Detroit (ATW–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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296 mi airlines 63/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 19h ago
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VS2897cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
7:00 AM
CDT TM
9:16 AM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3376cs
KE Korean
CR9
7:00 AM
CDT TM
9:16 AM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4176+3
DL Delta
CR9
7:00 AM
CDT TM
9:25 AM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6868cs
WS WestJet
CR9
7:00 AM
CDT TM
9:16 AM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1662cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
11:14 AM
CDT TM
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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DL4440+6
DL Delta
CR9
12:55 PM
CDT TM
3:04 PM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6766cs
WS WestJet
CR9
6:13 PM
CDT TM
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4166+6
DL Delta
CR9
6:19 PM
CDT TM
8:43 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2592cs
AF Air France
CR9
6:19 PM
CDT TM
8:43 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WS6669cs
WS WestJet
CR9
10:05 AM
EDT TM
10:32 AM
CDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4440+6
DL Delta
CR9
10:06 AM
EDT TM
10:31 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WS6987cs
WS WestJet
CR9
5:06 PM
EDT TM
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3375cs
KE Korean
CR9
5:06 PM
EDT TM
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AF2347cs
AF Air France
CR9
5:14 PM
EDT TM
5:38 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AF2844cs
AF Air France
CR9
5:15 PM
EDT TM
5:34 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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DL4166+6
DL Delta
CR9
7:44 PM
EDT TM
8:10 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4133cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
7:59 PM
EDT TM
8:24 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DL4159+4
DL Delta
CR9
8:05 PM
EDT TM
8:36 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3109cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
8:05 PM
EDT TM
8:36 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AF2684
AF Air France
CR9
8:12 PM
EDT TM
8:37 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AF2137
AF Air France
CR9
8:55 PM
EDT TM
9:14 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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DL4540
DL Delta
CR9
9:15 PM
EDT TM
9:40 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Appleton to Detroit
1 carrier, 63 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 296 mi 1h 9m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

ATW–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 296 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATW–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS 21 CR9 1h09-1h25 SkyTeam AF, KE, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL, KE, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATW to DTW direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATW to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,116
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.

Other ways to reach Detroit from Appleton

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric ATW→DTW GRB→DTW MSN→DTW
Distance from ATW 25 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 6
Weekly flights 63 77 125
Flight time 1h 9m 1h 14m 1h 16m
Airports within 200 miles of ATW with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Appleton.
ATW: CDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Appleton, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
296 mi / 476 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m to 1h 25m.
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.

ATW–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Appleton to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance296 mi / 476 km
Flight time1h 9m to 1h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights63 out / 70 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: ATW
IATA / ICAOATW / KATW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation918 ft / 280 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATW to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Appleton International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 1h 9m to 1h 25m. The route covers 296 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from ATW to DTW. The return direction has about 70 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, CLE, PIT, GRR, IND, MKE, STL, XNA, IAD, DCA, MEM, ALB, OKC, DAL, MHT, PBI, APF, SLC, AUS, MIA, TUS, PHX, SFO, ORD, ATL, MSP, DFW, CLT, FLL, BNA, DEN, MCO, RSW, SAV, LAS and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Appleton.
Yes, return flights from DTW to ATW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRB, MSN and MKE. 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.

Flights from ATW to DTW

Appleton International Airport (ATW) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ATW to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATW to DTW ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (476 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Green Bay (GRB), Madison (MSN) and Milwaukee (MKE).