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

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DL2535
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321
11:15 AM
EDT TM
2:44 PM
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DL1044
DL Delta
739
2:52 PM
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DL Delta
321
12:59 PM
EDT TM
4:04 PM
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AF3527
AF Air France
321
1:05 PM
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739
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Detroit to West Palm Beach
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,089 mi 3h nonstop 75 1-stop hubs

DTW–PBI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,089 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 14 321, 739 3h-3h29 100% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – DL
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to PBI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SBN ~4h 9m TYS ~4h 29m MYR ~4h 31m LEX ~4h 32m MLB ~4h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,511
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → PBI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
PBI → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → PBI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach West Palm Beach from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Metric DTW→PBI CLE→PBI GRR→PBI
Distance from DTW – 95 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 14 4 7
Flight time 3h 2h 11m 1h 34m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cleveland (CLE) to West Palm Beach flights · Grand Rapids (GRR) to West Palm Beach flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to West Palm Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

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 3h 0m to 3h 29m.
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.

Facts

DTW–PBI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to West Palm Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,089 mi / 1,752 km
Flight time3h to 3h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to PBI flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Palm Beach International Airport take approximately 3h to 3h 29m. The route covers 1,089 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DTW to PBI. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, TYS, MYR, LEX, MLB, GSO, SAV, RSW, SDF, GSP, TPA, AGS, IND, FWA, CMH, FRG, BUF, SRQ, MDW, MSN, MEM, MIA, MQT, JAX, MKE, ALB, SAT, MSY, BTV, PLS, OMA, CUN, TUL, AUS, LIR, SLC, PHX, LAS, SAN, SJD, SNA, CHS, SFO, SJU, BOS, ATL, MCO, IAD, PIT, GRR, PVD, CLT, PHL, STL, EWR, ORD, BWI, YYZ, MSP, DCA, YUL, IAH, LGA, CVG, DFW, JFK, RIC, BNA, CLE, BDL, LAX, HPN, DEN, RDU and NAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PBI to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE, GRR and FWA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DTW to PBI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to PBI ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,089 miles (1,752 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Grand Rapids (GRR) and Fort Wayne (FWA).