Madison (MSN) to Detroit (DTW) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Endeavor Air, Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 311-mile flight takes about 1h 14m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 311 mi · 501 km
- Flight time
- 1h 14m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying MSN to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 13 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E175 | 33,662 | 1h 16m |
| Endeavor Air | 9 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 25,910 | 1h 15m |
| Delta Air Lines | 6 | Boeing 717-200, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 29,384 | 1h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSN to DTW flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:03am and the last at 6:39pm. 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 5099Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:03am | 9:25am | 28 | 86% |
| DL 3671Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:32am | 11:53am | 29 | 91% |
| DL 844Delta Air Lines | 1:35pm | 3:53pm | 26 | 83% |
| DL 3811Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:47pm | 8:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| DL 5214Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 6:39pm | 9:00pm | 24 | 75% |
Is MSN to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 1,345 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (92%), those around 6pm the least (71%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,345 | 82% | 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 41 | 85% | |
| 7am to 8am | 324 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 315 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 45 | 82% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 247 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 43 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 93 | 85% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 228 | 71% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 114 | 8,107 | |
| September 2025 | 108 | 7,104 | |
| October 2025 | 117 | 9,168 | |
| November 2025 | 105 | 7,475 | |
| December 2025 | 108 | 6,643 | |
| January 2026 | 97 | 5,181 | |
| February 2026 | 99 | 5,574 | |
| March 2026 | 117 | 8,077 | |
| April 2026 | 115 | 7,472 | |
| May 2026 | 114 | 8,456 | |
| June 2026 | 115 | 7,638 | |
| July 2026 | 121 | 8,103 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.