Detroit to Lakeland (DTW–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–LAL had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 986 miles in 2h 47m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Avelo Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lakeland from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→LAL | TOL→LAL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 47m | 2h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · LAL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–LAL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to LAL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
DTW to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to LAL is about 2 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL).