Los AngelesDetroitDirect FlightsLAX–DTW
Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
Flight time from LAX to DTW is estimated at about 4h 39m, based on the 1,975-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 5-6/day across 2 captured airlines, with Delta Air Lines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 05:30 to 22:24 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 | 5-6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for LAX to DTW
Our current provider sample includes 5-6/day from LAX to DTW across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 3.
- First departure
- 05:30
- Last departure
- 22:24
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 5-6/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757, Boeing 737 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 05:30 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DTW to LAX flights — 6-7/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for LAX to DTW, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 40 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 LAX to DTW?
The LAX to DTW flight time is estimated at about 4h 39m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is LAX from DTW?
LAX to DTW is about 1,975 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from LAX to DTW?
Our current provider sample for LAX to DTW includes Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from LAX to DTW?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for LAX to DTW include Airbus A320 family, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757, Boeing 737.