Detroit to Alexandria (DTW–AEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 4 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 29m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Alexandria flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 58m AAAFAM → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Alexandria flights
IAH Houston 4h 58m AMDLF9 → CMNZUA Houston (IAH) to Alexandria flights
TPA Tampa 5h 43m AFDLF9 → KG Tampa (TPA) to Alexandria flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Alexandria
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 907 mi 2h 14m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–AEX had nonstop service from Air Wisconsin, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 907 miles in 2h 14m.

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All flights from Alexandria (AEX) Alexandria to Detroit flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–AEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZW Air Wisconsin 1 – – 85% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZW (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to AEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ATL ~4h 29m DFW ~4h 58m IAH ~4h 58m TPA ~5h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
286
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
DTW → AEX
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
63%
Return
AEX → DTW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → AEX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Alexandria is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · AEX: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Alexandria.
Distance & Flight Time
907 mi / 1,460 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–AEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Alexandria route.
Route details
Distance907 mi / 1,460 km
Flight time2h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: AEX
Full nameAlexandria International Airport
IATA / ICAOAEX / KAEX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to AEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alexandria International Airport take about 2h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 907 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DTW to AEX: Air Wisconsin. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 14m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
Alexandria is 1 hour behind Detroit.
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 DTW to AEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX) had nonstop service from Air Wisconsin, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DTW to AEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to AEX is about 2 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 907 miles (1,460 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.