Pontiac to Detroit (PTK–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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31 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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 5 hubs
EWR Newark 5h 13m UA → ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
TOL Toledo ~2h 32m → SY Toledo (TOL) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 8m → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 19m → AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~8h 20m UA → ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
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Pontiac to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
31 mi 0h 15m nonstop

PTK–DTW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Pontiac flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PTK to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
TOL ~2h 32m ORD ~5h 8m EWR ~5h 13m MCO ~6h 19m DEN ~8h 20m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PTK → DTW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
DTW → PTK
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Pontiac

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric PTK→DTW LAN→DTW MBS→DTW
Distance from PTK – 60 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 6
Weekly flights – 63 75
Flight time 0h 15m 0h 51m 0h 53m
Lansing (LAN) to Detroit flights · Freeland (MBS) to Detroit flights · Toledo (TOL) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of PTK with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pontiac, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
31 mi / 51 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 15m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PTK–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pontiac to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance31 mi / 51 km
Flight time0h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PTK
Full nameOakland County International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTK / KPTK
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation980 ft / 299 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTK to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Oakland County International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 0h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 31 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty.
Nearby alternatives include LAN, MBS and TOL. 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 PTK to DTW

Oakland County International Airport (PTK) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PTK to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTK to DTW is about 0 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 31 miles (51 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty. Nearby alternative airports include Lansing (LAN), Freeland (MBS) and Toledo (TOL).