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

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296 mi airlines 70/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 10h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
Prices
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
Prices
AF2347cs
AF Air France
CR9
5:14 PM
EDT TM
5:38 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2844cs
AF Air France
CR9
5:15 PM
EDT TM
5:34 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
Prices
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
Prices
AF2684
AF Air France
CR9
8:12 PM
EDT TM
8:37 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2137
AF Air France
CR9
8:55 PM
EDT TM
9:14 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4540
DL Delta
CR9
9:15 PM
EDT TM
9:40 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
Prices
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
Prices

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Detroit to Appleton
1 carrier, 70 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 296 mi 1h 19m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

DTW–ATW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 296 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–ATW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS 22 CR9 1h25-1h31 82% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL, KE, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (22 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 ATW direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ATW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,146
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Appleton.
Distance & Flight Time
296 mi / 476 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m to 1h 31m.
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–ATW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Appleton route.
Route details
Distance296 mi / 476 km
Flight time1h 19m to 1h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights70 out / 63 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: ATW
IATA / ICAOATW / KATW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation918 ft / 280 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to ATW flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Appleton International Airport take approximately 1h 19m to 1h 31m. The route covers 296 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from DTW to ATW. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, MDW, MSN, IND, TYS, OMA, DCA, DAL, CHS, JFK, AUS, PIE, SLC, DSM, MIA, NAS, SCF, PHX, SFO, DEN, ORD, ATL, MSP, MCO, CLT, BNA, SAV, DFW, FLL, PDX, RSW, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Appleton is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from ATW 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 ATW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Appleton International Airport (ATW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to ATW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to ATW ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes to 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (476 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.