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

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255 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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.

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Waukesha to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
255 mi 1h nonstop +1h ahead

UES–DTW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for UES to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DFW ~7h 45m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
UES → DTW
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
DTW → UES
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Waukesha

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric UES→DTW MKE→DTW MSN→DTW
Distance from UES – 18 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 7
Weekly flights ~1 103 97
Flight time 1h 1h 1m 1h 18m
Milwaukee (MKE) to Detroit flights · Madison (MSN) to Detroit flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of UES with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Waukesha, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
255 mi / 410 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

UES–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Waukesha to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance255 mi / 410 km
Flight time1h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: UES
Full nameWaukesha County Airport
IATA / ICAOUES / KUES
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation911 ft / 278 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UES to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Waukesha County Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 255 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Waukesha.
Nearby alternatives include MKE, MSN and RFD. 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 UES to DTW

Waukesha County Airport (UES) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

UES to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from UES to DTW is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 255 miles (410 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Madison (MSN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).