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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL579
DL Delta
712
12:06 PM
CDT TM
3:33 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL579
DL Delta
712
10:00 AM
EDT TM
11:21 AM
CDT
2h 21m
52%
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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 57m WN AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 4m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
STL St Louis 4h 9m WN AFDLKE St Louis (STL) to Detroit flights
MDW Chicago 4h 18m WN AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 48m WN AFDLKE Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 51m AA AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington 5h 4m AAAS AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 5h 4m AANZUA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MEM Memphis 5h 21m MX AFDLKE Memphis (MEM) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 5h 24m ACCMNH AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Pensacola to Detroit
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 839 mi 2h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

PNS–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 839 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PNS–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 5 712 2h27 67% 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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PNS to DTW 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PNS to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,735
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
PNS → DTW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
76%
Return
DTW → PNS
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PNS delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Pensacola

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric PNS→DTW ECP→DTW GPT→DTW
Distance from PNS 83 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 5 3 1
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 32m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of PNS with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pensacola, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
839 mi / 1,350 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m 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.

PNS–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pensacola to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance839 mi / 1,350 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PNS
IATA / ICAOPNS / KPNS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PNS to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 2h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 839 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PNS to DTW: 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.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Pensacola.
Yes, return flights from DTW to PNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ECP and GPT. 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 PNS to DTW

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

PNS to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PNS to DTW is about 2 hours 27 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. Nearby alternative airports include Panama City Beach (ECP) and Gulfport (GPT).