Detroit to Pittsburgh (DTW–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–PIT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 201 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 89 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | 56 | 321, CR7, CR9, E75 | 1h06-1h14 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→PIT | CLE→PIT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 158 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 3m | 21h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · PIT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
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–PIT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to PIT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 158 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to PIT ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 1 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 201 miles (323 km). There are approximately 158 weekly flights outbound and 116 return, totaling 274 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
89 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).