Detroit to Lansing (DTW–LAN) — 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.
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–LAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 74 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 22 | CR7, CR9 | 0h52-0h54 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lansing from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→LAN | GRR→LAN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 57 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 52m | 23h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · LAN: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Lansing.
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–LAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to LAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to LAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to LAN is about 0 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 74 miles (119 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR).