Detroit to Pellston (DTW–PLN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
243 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 22m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL4338
DL Delta
CR5
8:35 AM
EDT TM
9:57 AM
EDT
1h 22m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4335
DL Delta
CR5
3:55 PM
EDT TM
5:12 PM
EDT
1h 17m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4338
DL Delta
CR5
10:32 AM
EDT
11:45 AM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4335
DL Delta
CR5
5:52 PM
EDT
7:07 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ORD Chicago 3h 47m AAACAM UA Chicago (ORD) to Pellston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Detroit to Pellston
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 243 mi 1h 20m nonstop

DTW–PLN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 243 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–PLN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 CR5 1h17-1h22 91% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – DL
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 PLN 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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
109
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 → PLN
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Return
PLN → DTW
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Pellston from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport.
Metric DTW→PLN CLE→PLN GRR→PLN
Distance from DTW 95 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 1h 20m 0h 55m 0h 38m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Pellston.
Distance & Flight Time
243 mi / 391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m 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–PLN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Pellston route.
Route details
Distance243 mi / 391 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PLN
IATA / ICAOPLN / KPLN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation721 ft / 220 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to PLN flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 243 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to PLN: 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 Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PLN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from PLN to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE and GRR. 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 PLN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DTW to PLN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to PLN is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 243 miles (391 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).