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

DTW Airport Page →
995 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 1 hub
DEN Denver 4h 53m ACAFDL KG Denver (DEN) to Alliance flights
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Detroit to Alliance
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
995 mi 2h 26m nonstop -2h behind

DTW–AIA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to AIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
95
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → AIA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
AIA → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Alliance.
Distance & Flight Time
995 mi / 1,600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m 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.

DTW–AIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Alliance route.
Route details
Distance995 mi / 1,600 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: AIA
IATA / ICAOAIA / KAIA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation3,931 ft / 1,198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to AIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alliance Municipal Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 995 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
Alliance is 2 hours 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 AIA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to AIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to AIA is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 995 miles (1,600 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.