Detroit to Pittsburgh (DTW–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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201 mi airlines 55/wk
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DL3966
DL Delta
CR7
8:29 AM
EDT TM
9:39 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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DL4014
DL Delta
CR9
12:15 PM
EDT TM
1:22 PM
EDT
1h 7m
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DL3999
DL Delta
CR7
12:24 PM
EDT TM
1:27 PM
EDT
1h 3m
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DL3997
DL Delta
CR7
4:11 PM
EDT TM
5:19 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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DL4009
DL Delta
CR9
5:55 PM
EDT TM
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 9m
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DL1224
DL Delta
320
9:40 PM
EDT TM
10:46 PM
EDT
1h 6m
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DL1253
DL Delta
321
9:50 PM
EDT TM
10:56 PM
EDT
1h 6m
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AM3632
AM Aeromexi
321
9:50 PM
EDT TM
10:56 PM
EDT
1h 6m
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DL1118
DL Delta
320
6:30 AM
EDT TM
7:42 AM
EDT
1h 12m
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AM4156
AM Aeromexi
320
6:30 AM
EDT
7:42 AM
EDT
1h 12m
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AM4080
AM Aeromexi
321
6:40 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 8m
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DL1226
DL Delta
321
6:40 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 8m
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DL3966
DL Delta
CR7
10:24 AM
EDT
11:38 AM
EDT
1h 14m
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DL3964
DL Delta
CR9
2:02 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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AF5702
AF Air France
CR7
2:07 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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DL3999
DL Delta
CR7
2:07 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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DL3997
DL Delta
CR7
5:59 PM
EDT TM
7:13 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL3944
DL Delta
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT
9:03 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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Detroit to Pittsburgh
3 carriers, 55 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 201 mi 1h 3m nonstop 62 1-stop hubs

DTW–PIT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 201 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–PIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 48 320, 321, CR7, CR9 1h03-1h10 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 321 1h06 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 1 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – DL
321 Airbus A321 – AM, DL
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (56 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 PIT direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,914
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 → PIT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
PIT → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → PIT delays →

Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Metric DTW→PIT CLE→PIT
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 55 1
Flight time 1h 3m 0h 20m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Pittsburgh is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · PIT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
201 mi / 323 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m to 1h 10m.
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–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance201 mi / 323 km
Flight time1h 3m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights55 out / 69 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport take approximately 1h 3m to 1h 10m. The route covers 201 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from DTW to PIT. The return direction has about 69 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, BUF, CMH, ROC, FRG, ATW, ORF, HPN, CHA, PWM, RIC, MLB, LAL, IND, YYZ, LIR, JAX, MSY, BWI, RDU, IAD, ORD, BNA, PHL, EWR, DCA, BOS, ATL, MSP, PVD, SAV, CLT, LGA, MCO, RSW, TPA, MDW, FLL, CHS, IAH, JFK, DEN, STL, DFW, MDT, SLC, SAN, AUS, MIA, LHR, PBI, LAX, SFO, PHX, LAS, BDL, SBN, SRQ, SEA, CUN, PUJ and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PIT to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 PIT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 55 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 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 201 miles (323 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 124 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).