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

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296 mi airlines 40/wk
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DL4615
DL Delta
7:40 AM
EDT
7:29 AM
CDT
0h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4440
DL Delta
CR9
10:05 AM
EDT TM
10:42 AM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2844
AF Air France
CR9
5:06 PM
EDT TM
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4166
DL Delta
CR9
5:06 PM
EDT TM
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2347
AF Air France
CR9
5:06 PM
EDT TM
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4159
DL Delta
CR9
8:05 PM
EDT TM
8:36 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4133
AM Aeromexi
CR9
8:15 PM
EDT TM
8:47 PM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AF2137
AF Air France
CR9
8:15 PM
EDT TM
8:47 PM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4176
DL Delta
CR9
7:00 AM
CDT
9:16 AM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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DL4440
DL Delta
CR9
11:27 AM
CDT
1:46 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AF2592
AF Air France
CR9
6:13 PM
CDT
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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DL4166
DL Delta
CR9
6:13 PM
CDT TM
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Appleton
3 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 296 mi 0h 49m nonstop -1h behind 19 1-stop hubs

DTW–ATW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 296 miles in approximately 0h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 19 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 22 CR9 0h49-1h37 73% SkyTeam
AF Air France 11 CR9 1h24-1h32 73% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 CR9 1h32 73% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (40 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
6
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ATW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,088
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 → ATW
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
ATW → DTW
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
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
-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 0h 49m to 1h 37m.
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 time0h 49m to 1h 37m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights40 out / 28 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: ATW
IATA / ICAOATW / KATW
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
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 0h 49m to 1h 37m. The route covers 296 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from DTW to ATW. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, SLC, DSM, NAS, SFO, BNA, ORD, CLT, DFW, MSP, ATL, RSW, SAV, DEN, FLL, MCO, PHX, LAS and SRQ. 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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to ATW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to ATW ranges from 0 hours 49 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (476 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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