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

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DL4244
DL Delta
CR7
6:15 AM
CDT TM
7:39 AM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4243
DL Delta
CR7
9:15 PM
EDT TM
10:40 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Escanaba to Detroit
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 305 mi 1h 24m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

ESC–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 305 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ESC–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR7 1h24 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, ESC to DTW 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 ESC to DTW.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
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
ESC → DTW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
DTW → ESC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Escanaba

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric ESC→DTW MQT→DTW IMT→DTW
Distance from ESC 46 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7 7
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 25m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of ESC with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Escanaba, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
305 mi / 491 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

ESC–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Escanaba to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance305 mi / 491 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ESC
IATA / ICAOESC / KESC
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation609 ft / 186 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ESC to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Delta County Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 1h 24m. The route covers 305 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ESC to DTW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TVC, MKE and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Escanaba.
Yes, return flights from DTW to ESC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MQT, IMT and GRB. 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 ESC to DTW

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

ESC to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ESC to DTW ranges from 1 hours 24 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 TVC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gwinn (MQT), Kingsford (IMT) and Green Bay (GRB).