Detroit to Lansing (DTW–LAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–LAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 74 miles in approximately 0h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 35 | CR7, CR9 | 0h49-0h51 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lansing from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→LAN | GRR→LAN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 90 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 49m | 23h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – |
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. With 90 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to LAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to LAN ranges from 0 hours 49 minutes to 0 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 74 miles (119 km). There are approximately 90 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 179 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR).