Detroit (DTW) to Madison (MSN) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Endeavor Air, Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 311-mile flight takes about 1h 19m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 311 mi · 501 km
- Flight time
- 1h 19m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying DTW to MSN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 13 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E175 | 33,234 | 1h 22m |
| Endeavor Air | 9 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 26,003 | 1h 21m |
| Delta Air Lines | 6 | Boeing 717-200, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 31,347 | 1h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to MSN flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:25am and the last at 8:57pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 3671Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:25am | 8:52am | 29 | 87% |
| DL 844Delta Air Lines | 12:31pm | 12:47pm | 26 | 83% |
| DL 3814Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:37pm | 5:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| DL 5245Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 5:12pm | 5:35pm | 23 | 71% |
| DL 5110Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 8:57pm | 9:19pm | 28 | 68% |
Is DTW to MSN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 1,345 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (79%), those around 5pm the least (67%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (56%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,345 | 74% | 20 min | 1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 321 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 43 | 74% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 251 | 75% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 34 | 65% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 143 | 78% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 189 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 347 | 72% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 114 | 8,209 | |
| September 2025 | 108 | 7,183 | |
| October 2025 | 117 | 9,316 | |
| November 2025 | 105 | 7,748 | |
| December 2025 | 106 | 6,707 | |
| January 2026 | 98 | 5,621 | |
| February 2026 | 99 | 5,740 | |
| March 2026 | 118 | 7,950 | |
| April 2026 | 116 | 7,819 | |
| May 2026 | 114 | 8,164 | |
| June 2026 | 115 | 7,997 | |
| July 2026 | 119 | 8,130 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.