DetroitLos AngelesDirect FlightsDTW–LAX
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
Flight time from DTW to LAX is estimated at about 4h 39m, based on the 1,975-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 6-7/day across 2 captured airlines, with Delta Air Lines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 08:30 to 23:32 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 39m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,975 mi | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for DTW to LAX
Our current provider sample includes 6-7/day from DTW to LAX across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for M.
- First departure
- 08:30
- Last departure
- 23:32
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 5-6/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757, Boeing 737 · Terminal M · Seat map | 08:30 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LAX to DTW flights — 5-6/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for DTW to LAX, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 43 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from DTW to LAX?
The DTW to LAX flight time is estimated at about 4h 39m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is DTW from LAX?
DTW to LAX is about 1,975 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from DTW to LAX?
Our current provider sample for DTW to LAX includes Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from DTW to LAX?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for DTW to LAX include Airbus A320 family, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757, Boeing 737.