Detroit to Escanaba (DTW–ESC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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305 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL4243
DL Delta
CR7
9:15 PM
EDT TM
10:40 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4244
DL Delta
CR7
6:15 AM
CDT TM
7:39 AM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Escanaba
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 305 mi 1h 25m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

DTW–ESC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 305 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–ESC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR7 1h25 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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 ESC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ESC.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
84
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 → ESC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ESC → DTW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Escanaba from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Delta County Airport.
Metric DTW→ESC LAN→ESC MBS→ESC
Distance from DTW 74 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 1m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Delta County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Escanaba.
Distance & Flight Time
305 mi / 491 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
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–ESC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Escanaba route.
Route details
Distance305 mi / 491 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: ESC
IATA / ICAOESC / KESC
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation609 ft / 186 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to ESC flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Delta County Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 305 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DTW to ESC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAN, MBS and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Escanaba is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from ESC to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAN and MBS. 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 ESC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Delta County Airport (ESC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to ESC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to ESC ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 305 miles (491 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lansing (LAN) and Freeland (MBS).