Detroit to Alpena (DTW–APN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL4274
DL Delta
CR5
8:25 AM
EDT TM
9:44 AM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4232
DL Delta
CR5
4:00 PM
EDT TM
5:04 PM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4274
DL Delta
CR5
10:20 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4252
DL Delta
CR7
5:53 PM
EDT
7:09 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Alpena
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 198 mi 1h 4m nonstop

DTW–APN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 198 miles in approximately 1h 4m.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–APN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 CR5 1h04-1h19 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 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, DTW to APN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → APN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
APN → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
0h
Alpena is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · APN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Alpena.
Distance & Flight Time
198 mi / 319 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m to 1h 19m.
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–APN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Alpena route.
Route details
Distance198 mi / 319 km
Flight time1h 4m to 1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 13 return
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: APN
IATA / ICAOAPN / KAPN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation690 ft / 210 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to APN flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport take approximately 1h 4m to 1h 19m. The route covers 198 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DTW to APN. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from APN to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 APN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DTW to APN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to APN ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes to 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 198 miles (319 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.