Detroit to West Palm Beach (DTW–PBI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
1,089 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 33m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL2926+3
DL Delta
320
8:25 AM
EDT TM
11:28 AM
EDT
3h 3m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2179cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
320
8:25 AM
EDT TM
11:24 AM
EDT
2h 59m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2535+5
DL Delta
320
8:25 AM
EDT TM
11:24 AM
EDT
2h 59m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2535+5
DL Delta
320
12:19 PM
EDT TM
3:20 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2968cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
320
12:19 PM
EDT TM
3:20 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3527cs
AF Air France
320
12:23 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2926+3
DL Delta
320
12:23 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 38m AAAFAM AA Charlotte (CLT) to West Palm Beach flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 40m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to West Palm Beach flights
MCO Orlando 4h 43m AFDLF9 KPOWN Orlando (MCO) to West Palm Beach flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 53m AFAMDL EJAMX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to West Palm Beach flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 1m AMDLF9 WN Baltimore (BWI) to West Palm Beach flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 4m AMDLKE G4 Pittsburgh (PIT) to West Palm Beach flights
DCA Washington 5h 9m AAAFAM AAB6 Washington (DCA) to West Palm Beach flights
ORD Chicago 5h 24m AAACAM AAASNZ Chicago (ORD) to West Palm Beach flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 25m AAAFAM AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to West Palm Beach flights
EWR Newark 5h 36m ACAFAM ACB6LXJ Newark (EWR) to West Palm Beach flights
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Detroit to West Palm Beach
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,089 mi 2h 59m nonstop

DTW–PBI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,089 miles in approximately 2h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–PBI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS, WS 14 320 2h59-3h03 94% SkyTeam VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – DL, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 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, DTW to PBI direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,601
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
DTW → PBI
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
67%
Return
PBI → DTW
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → PBI delays →

Other ways to reach West Palm Beach from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Metric DTW→PBI FNT→PBI LAN→PBI
Distance from DTW 56 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 21 1 1
Flight time 2h 59m 2h 23m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Palm Beach International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
West Palm Beach is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · PBI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,089 mi / 1,752 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 59m gate to gate.
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–PBI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to West Palm Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,089 mi / 1,752 km
Flight time2h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PBI
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to PBI flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Palm Beach International Airport take about 2h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 1,089 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to PBI: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando.
Yes, return flights from PBI to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FNT, LAN and CLE. 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 DTW to PBI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DTW to PBI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to PBI is about 2 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,089 miles (1,752 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), Lansing (LAN) and Cleveland (CLE).