Mesa to Detroit (AZA–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AZA and DTW. Nearest airports to AZA with scheduled service: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX, 22 mi) · Tucson International Airport (TUS, 92 mi) · Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC, 103 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
GRR Grand Rapids 5h 23m G4 → AFAMDL Grand Rapids (GRR) to Detroit flights
ATW Appleton 6h 20m G4 → AFDLKE Appleton (ATW) to Detroit flights
SBN South Bend 6h 42m G4 → AFDLKE South Bend (SBN) to Detroit flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 6h 51m G4 → AFAMDL Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Detroit flights
DSM Des Moines 7h 7m G4 → DLKEVS Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit flights
SNA Santa Ana 7h 33m G4 → DL Santa Ana (SNA) to Detroit flights
RAP Rapid City 7h 52m G4 → DL Rapid City (RAP) to Detroit flights
PDX Portland 12h 10m G4 → AFAMDL Portland (PDX) to Detroit flights
TVC Traverse City 14h 35m G4 → AFAMDL Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit flights
FWA Fort Wayne 16h 18m G4 → AFDL Fort Wayne (FWA) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Mesa to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

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All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Mesa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AZA to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
GRR ~5h 23m ATW ~6h 20m SBN ~6h 42m CVG ~6h 51m BZN ~6h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
430
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
AZA → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
DTW → AZA
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
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 Mesa

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric AZA→DTW PHX→DTW TUS→DTW
Distance from AZA – 22 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines – 14 1
Weekly flights – 104 –
Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights · Tucson (TUS) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of AZA with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Mesa.
AZA: MST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mesa, it's 9:00 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

AZA–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mesa to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AZA
Full nameMesa Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 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 AZA to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Gerald R. Ford, Appleton and South Bend.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Mesa.
Yes, return flights from DTW to AZA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX and TUS. 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 Gerald R. Ford, Appleton and South Bend. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX) and Tucson (TUS).