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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL4338
DL Delta
CR5
12:15 PM
EDT TM
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 15m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4338
DL Delta
CR5
2:05 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 56m AAACAM UA Chicago (ORD) to Pellston flights
ATW Appleton ~3h 36m AFAMDL CE Appleton (ATW) to Pellston flights
CLT Charlotte ~5h 12m AAAFAM CE Charlotte (CLT) to Pellston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Pellston
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 243 mi 1h 15m 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 15m. 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 7 CR5 1h15 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
114
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PLN → DTW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
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
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 1h 15m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 100%
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 15m 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 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 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 15m 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.
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. 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to PLN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to PLN is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 243 miles (391 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 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).