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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL4338
DL Delta
CR5
2:05 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4338
DL Delta
CR5
12:15 PM
EDT TM
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 15m
47%
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 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 52m EJAUAVJA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
GRR Grand Rapids ~4h 1m AFAMDL Grand Rapids (GRR) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Pellston to Detroit
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 243 mi 1h 12m nonstop

PLN–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 243 miles in approximately 1h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7 CR5 1h12 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, PLN to DTW 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 PLN to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
115
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
PLN → DTW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
DTW → PLN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 6
Weekly flights 7 7 101
Flight time 1h 12m 1h 20m 1h 4m
Airports within 200 miles of PLN with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Pellston.
PLN: EDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pellston, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
243 mi / 391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 12m gate to gate.
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 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PLN
IATA / ICAOPLN / KPLN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
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 about 1h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 243 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PLN to DTW: 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 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.
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 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PLN to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PLN to DTW is about 1 hours 12 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 Kincheloe (CIU), Traverse City (TVC) and Alpena (APN).