Detroit to Madison (DTW–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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311 mi airlines 71/wk
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DL4173
DL Delta
CR9
8:35 AM
EDT TM
9:01 AM
CDT
1h 26m
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DL3606
DL Delta
CR9
10:10 AM
EDT TM
10:33 AM
CDT
1h 23m
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DL5220
DL Delta
CR7
12:22 PM
EDT TM
12:44 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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DL4949
DL Delta
CR7
12:57 PM
EDT TM
1:36 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL5214
DL Delta
CR9
5:07 PM
EDT TM
5:27 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AF2801
AF Air France
CR9
5:07 PM
EDT TM
5:24 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AF2175
AF Air France
CR9
5:07 PM
EDT TM
5:24 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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DL5245
DL Delta
CR9
5:07 PM
EDT TM
5:24 PM
CDT
1h 17m
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DL1118
DL Delta
717
5:20 PM
EDT TM
5:36 PM
CDT
1h 16m
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AM3617
AM Aeromexi
CR9
8:50 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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DL1096
DL Delta
712
8:50 PM
EDT TM
9:06 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AM3766
AM Aeromexi
717
8:50 PM
EDT TM
9:06 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AF2137
AF Air France
717
8:50 PM
EDT TM
9:06 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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DL5201
DL Delta
CR9
8:50 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DL1106
DL Delta
712
7:00 AM
CDT TM
9:16 AM
EDT
1h 16m
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DL5227
DL Delta
CR9
7:00 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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DL4172
DL Delta
CR9
9:41 AM
CDT
12:01 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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DL3606
DL Delta
CR9
11:13 AM
CDT
1:28 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AF2306
AF Air France
CR9
11:13 AM
CDT
1:28 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL4949
DL Delta
CR7
1:24 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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DL5220
DL Delta
CR7
1:25 PM
CDT
3:46 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AF2848
AF Air France
CR9
6:15 PM
CDT
8:38 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AF2626
AF Air France
717
6:22 PM
CDT
8:42 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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DL1110
DL Delta
717
6:22 PM
CDT
8:42 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AF2111
AF Air France
CR9
6:28 PM
CDT
8:45 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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DL5214
DL Delta
CR9
6:28 PM
CDT
8:45 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Madison
3 carriers, 71 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 71 Flights/wk 311 mi 1h 16m nonstop -1h behind 28 1-stop hubs

DTW–MSN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 311 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 47 712, 717, CR7, CR9 1h16-1h39 37% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 14 717, CR9 1h16-1h25 37% SkyTeam
AF Air France 10 717, CR9 1h16-1h17 37% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL
717 Boeing 717 – AF, AM, DL
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (71 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 MSN direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
71
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,300
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 → MSN
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
Arriving
88%
Return
MSN → DTW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → MSN delays →

Other ways to reach Madison from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric DTW→MSN CLE→MSN
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 71 1
Flight time 1h 16m 1h 7m
Departure OTP 37%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
311 mi / 500 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m to 1h 39m.
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–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Madison route.
Route details
Distance311 mi / 500 km
Flight time1h 16m to 1h 39m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights71 out / 63 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take approximately 1h 16m to 1h 39m. The route covers 311 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 71 nonstop flights per week from DTW to MSN. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, MKE, OKC, STL, BOS, SAV, SRQ, FLL, MSY, LAS, SFO, LAX, EWR, ORD, ATL, MSP, LGA, PHL, CLT, DCA, DFW, MCO, TPA, DEN, PHX, PIT, MIA and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madison is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from MSN to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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 MSN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 71 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 16 minutes to 1 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 311 miles (500 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 134 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).