Detroit to Mesa (DTW–AZA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
1,654 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 36m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 10 hubs
TVC Traverse City 6h 19m AFDLKE → G4 Traverse City (TVC) to Mesa flights
GRR Grand Rapids 6h 46m AFAMDL → G4 Grand Rapids (GRR) to Mesa flights
OMA Omaha 8h 2m AFAMDL → G4 Omaha (OMA) to Mesa flights
ATW Appleton 10h 43m AFAMDL → G4 Appleton (ATW) to Mesa flights
DSM Des Moines 10h 50m AFAMDL → G4 Des Moines (DSM) to Mesa flights
SNA Santa Ana 12h 45m DL → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Mesa flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 14h 3m AFAMDL → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Mesa flights
PDX Portland 15h 46m AMDLVS → G4 Portland (PDX) to Mesa flights
SBN South Bend 22h 13m AFDLKE → G4 South Bend (SBN) to Mesa flights
RAP Rapid City ~6h 48m DL → G4 Rapid City (RAP) to Mesa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Detroit to Mesa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,654 mi 3h 41m nonstop -3h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to AZA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
TVC ~6h 19m GRR ~6h 46m RAP ~6h 48m BZN ~7h 33m OMA ~8h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
423
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 → AZA
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
AZA → 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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Mesa from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Metric DTW→AZA FNT→AZA GRR→AZA
Distance from DTW – 56 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 4 9
Flight time 3h 41m 3h 55m 3h 49m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Flint (FNT) to Mesa flights · Grand Rapids (GRR) to Mesa flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to Mesa flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Mesa is 3 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · AZA: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Mesa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 41m 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–AZA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Mesa route.
Route details
Distance1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Flight time3h 41m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: AZA
Full nameMesa Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to AZA flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Mesa Gateway Airport take about 3h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,654 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cherry Capital, Gerald R. Ford and Eppley Airfield.
Mesa is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Nearby alternatives include FNT, GRR and FWA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 AZA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to AZA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to AZA is about 3 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,654 miles (2,662 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cherry Capital, Gerald R. Ford and Eppley Airfield. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), Grand Rapids (GRR) and Fort Wayne (FWA).