Flying from Providence Airport (PVD) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Providence Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Providence and Detroit are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from PVD to DTW start from 05:35 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is at 17:00 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can take your pick of 19 weekly Providence Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your PVD to DTW flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Detroit (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular carrier has direct flights from Providence Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
With 77.88% of services landing on schedule, Delta is the most punctual carrier operating PVD to DTW flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Providence Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between PVD and DTW:
Philadelphia International Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
Handy information about Providence Airport (PVD)
You'll find PVD at 2000 Airport Road.
When it comes to Providence Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
Providence Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Providence. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near PVD? If you're boarding an early flight from Providence Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you have a late Providence Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near DTW:
Pick up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car and discover Detroit and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The street address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Wayne County Airport to central Detroit has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Providence Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Detroit in March.
Book your flight from Providence Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to visit Detroit during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PVD to DTW around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Detroit has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 386 kilometres west of Detroit, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.