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

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243 mi airlines 14/wk
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DL4338
DL Delta
CR5
12:15 PM
EDT TM
1:26 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4335
DL Delta
CR7
3:55 PM
EDT TM
5:07 PM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4338
DL Delta
CR5
2:01 PM
CDT
3:12 PM
EDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4335
DL Delta
CR7
5:50 PM
CDT
7:01 PM
EDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Pellston
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 243 mi 1h 11m nonstop -1h behind 0 1-stop hubs

DTW–PLN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 243 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 0 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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, CR7 1h11-1h12 30% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – DL
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – 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
0
Hubs
Fastest
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Return
PLN → DTW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Pellston is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · PLN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Pellston.
Distance & Flight Time
243 mi / 391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m to 1h 12m.
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 11m to 1h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections0 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PLN
IATA / ICAOPLN / KPLN
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
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 approximately 1h 11m to 1h 12m. The route covers 243 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DTW to PLN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through . These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pellston is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from PLN to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes to 1 hours 12 minutes. 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

0 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately hours via hub.