Detroit to Waukesha (DTW–UES) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 1 hub
PVD Providence/Warwick ~6h AMDLKE Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Waukesha flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Waukesha
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and UES, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to UES.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → UES
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
UES → DTW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Waukesha from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Waukesha County Airport.
Metric DTW→UES GRR→UES
Distance from DTW 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Waukesha County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Waukesha.
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–UES Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Waukesha route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: UES
IATA / ICAOUES / KUES
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation911 ft / 278 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to UES flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Waukesha is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from UES to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRR. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR).