Detroit to Madison (DTW–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–MSN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 311 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | 60 | 717, CR7, CR9 | 1h15-1h26 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madison from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→MSN | CLE→MSN | GRR→MSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 154 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 3m | – |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · MSN: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Madison.
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–MSN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to MSN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 154 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to MSN ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 311 miles (500 km). There are approximately 154 weekly flights outbound and 124 return, totaling 278 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via JVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).