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

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243 mi airlines 14/wk
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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
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

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

PLN–DTW 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, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PLN–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 CR5, CR7 1h11 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, PLN to DTW 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 PLN to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
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
PLN → DTW
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
Return
DTW → PLN
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Pellston

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric PLN→DTW CIU→DTW TVC→DTW
Distance from PLN 49 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 14 7 63
Flight time 1h 11m 1h 37m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of PLN with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pellston, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
243 mi / 391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

PLN–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pellston to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance243 mi / 391 km
Flight time1h 11m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: PLN
IATA / ICAOPLN / KPLN
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation721 ft / 220 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PLN to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 1h 11m. The route covers 243 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PLN to DTW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Pellston.
Yes, return flights from DTW to PLN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CIU, TVC and APN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PLN to DTW

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

PLN to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PLN to DTW ranges from 1 hours 11 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

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLT. Nearby alternative airports include Kincheloe (CIU), Traverse City (TVC) and Alpena (APN).