Detroit to Pittsburgh (DTW–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | 34 | CR7, CR9, E75 | 1h15-1h19 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→PIT | CLE→PIT | GRR→PIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 96 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 21h 21m | 0h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
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 96 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to PIT is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 201 miles (323 km). There are approximately 96 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 167 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John Glenn Columbus, Washington Dulles and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).