Flights AM3198 varies Tu We Th · AM3251 varies daily
Direct flights from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh (PIT): 35 nonstop departures observed each week across 5 airlines. 100% of the last 10 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 10 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 323 km, an estimated 55 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Detroit and Pittsburgh. Updated 11 September 2026 at 11:54 UTC.
of the last 10 operated DTW → PIT flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +0 min. 0 of 10 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysFlights AF8765 varies Sa · AF5612 varies Mo Tu We Th Fr Su · AF5653 varies daily
Flights DL3799 08:30 Tu We Th · DL5606 08:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Su · DL3849 08:35 Sa Su · DL5754 10:05 daily
Flights KL7295 varies daily
Flights WS6978 varies Mo Tu We Th Fr Su · WS6512 varies Sa Su · WS5531 varies daily · WS7601 varies daily
History
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at PIT: 34% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +7 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Detroit to Pittsburgh route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop DTW to PIT flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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Pro Flight Search — Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh (PIT) route reliability, measured from operated flights on official airport boards.
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DTW to PIT questions
Is DTW–PIT running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on DTW–PIT?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:30 and evening departures around 21:45 from DTW. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the PIT delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from DTW to PIT?
Great-circle distance is 323 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 53–58 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does DTW–PIT fly?
5 carriers operate this route, around 94 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.