Detroit to Pensacola (DTW–PNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
712
10:00 AM
EDT TM
11:21 AM
CDT
2h 21m
52%
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DL579
DL Delta
712
12:06 PM
CDT TM
3:33 PM
EDT
2h 27m
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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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 46m AMDLKE → WN Nashville (BNA) to Pensacola flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 2m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Pensacola flights
STL St Louis 4h 14m AFAMDL → WN St Louis (STL) to Pensacola flights
MEM Memphis 4h 15m DLKEVS → EJAMX Memphis (MEM) to Pensacola flights
ORD Chicago 4h 26m AAACAM → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Pensacola flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 32m AAAFAM → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Pensacola flights
DCA Washington 4h 54m AAAFAM → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Pensacola flights
MCO Orlando 4h 58m AFDLF9 → F9MXNK Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 59m AFDLKE → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Pensacola flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 24m AAAFAM → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Pensacola flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Pensacola
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 839 mi 2h 21m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–PNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 839 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–PNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 5 712 2h21 76% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to PNS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
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
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
BNA ~3h 46m ATL ~4h 2m IAD ~4h 4m STL ~4h 14m MEM ~4h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,666
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → PNS
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
51%
Return
PNS → DTW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → PNS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Pensacola.
Distance & Flight Time
839 mi / 1,350 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m 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.

Facts

DTW–PNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Pensacola route.
Route details
Distance839 mi / 1,350 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PNS
Full namePensacola International Airport
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to PNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Pensacola International Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 839 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to PNS: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and St. Louis Lambert.
Pensacola is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from PNS 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 PNS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to PNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to PNS is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 839 miles (1,350 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.