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DTW–LAX · Nonstop
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 4h 39m, covering 1,975 miles. Delta Air Lines flies the route nonstop with 5-6/day departures, from 08:30 to 23:32 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 39m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,975 mi | Nonstop | 5-6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Detroit to Los Angeles
Delta Air Lines operates 5-6/day flights from DTW to LAX. Departures leave from Terminal M at DTW.
- First departure
- 08:30
- Last departure
- 23:32
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 5-6/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Terminal M |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LAX to DTW flights — 5-6/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DTW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 41 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 4h 39m, based on the 1,975-mile flying distance.
How far is Detroit from Los Angeles?
Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 1,975 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?
Yes. Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 5-6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What aircraft fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?
The DTW–LAX route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights from CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights from GRR
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights to BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights to SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights to ONT