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LAX–DTW · Nonstop
Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit (DTW) is about 4h 39m, covering 1,975 miles. Delta Air Lines flies the route nonstop with 5-6/day departures, from 05:30 to 22:24 local time.
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| 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 Los Angeles to Detroit
Delta Air Lines operates 5-6/day flights from LAX to DTW. Departures leave from Terminal 3 at LAX.
- First departure
- 05:30
- Last departure
- 22:24
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 5-6/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Terminal 3 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DTW to LAX 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 LAX, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 38 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 Los Angeles to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit (DTW) is about 4h 39m, based on the 1,975-mile flying distance.
How far is Los Angeles from Detroit?
Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1,975 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Detroit?
Yes. Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit (DTW), with 5-6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Detroit?
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit (DTW).
What aircraft fly from Los Angeles to Detroit?
The LAX–DTW route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights from BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights from SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights from ONT
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights to CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights to GRR