Detroit to Providenciales (DTW–PLS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL617
DL Delta
739
10:00 AM
EDT TM
1:40 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL616
DL Delta
739
3:05 PM
EDT TM
7:25 PM
EDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Providenciales
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,551 mi 3h 40m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

DTW–PLS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,551 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–PLS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 739 3h40 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 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 PLS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PLS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,348
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 → PLS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PLS → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
0h
Providenciales is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · PLS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Providenciales.
Distance & Flight Time
1,551 mi / 2,496 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Turks and Caicos Islands visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required. Complete the online TCI Assured Portal health declaration before arrival. At Providenciales International Airport (PLS), immigration stamps your passport.

The archipelago has 40 islands and cays, 8 of which are inhabited. Providenciales (Provo) is the tourism and population center, with Grace Bay Beach consistently ranked among the world's best beaches. Grand Turk, the capital island, has the Turks and Caicos National Museum and is a cruise ship port. The islands sit on the third-largest barrier reef system in the world. Scuba diving and snorkeling at the wall drop-offs are the signature activities.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Providenciales run about 1 hour 45 minutes on American Airlines. New York JFK to PLS runs about 3 hours 30 minutes on JetBlue and Delta. Atlanta, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, and Philadelphia also have nonstop service. Turks and Caicos uses the US dollar as its official currency, so no exchange is needed. Card payments work at resorts, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are available in Provo and Grand Turk. There is no public bus service. Taxis from PLS airport to Grace Bay cost $28 to $35 (fixed rates). Car rental starts at $50 per day. Driving is on the left (British style). Inter-island flights on interCaribbean and Caicos Express connect Provo to Grand Turk (25 minutes), South Caicos, and Salt Cay.

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–PLS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Providenciales route.
Route details
Distance1,551 mi / 2,496 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PLS
IATA / ICAOPLS / MBPV
TimezoneAmerica/Grand_Turk
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to PLS flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Providenciales International Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,551 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DTW to PLS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHS, BNA, IND, FLL, JAX, HPN, PBI, SAT, PUJ, MKE, MDW, PVD, AUS, MCI, SJU, TUL, LAS, BWI, PHL, MCO, MIA, JFK, CLT, MSP, YYZ, IAD, EWR, ATL, YUL, ORD, DFW, IAH, NAS and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PLS 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 PLS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Providenciales International Airport (PLS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to PLS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to PLS ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,551 miles (2,496 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.