Detroit to Lansing (DTW–LAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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74 mi airlines 40/wk
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DL3687
DL Delta
CR9
10:15 AM
EDT TM
11:05 AM
EDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3072
AF Air France
CR9
4:49 PM
EDT TM
5:39 PM
EDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL4112
DL Delta
CR9
4:59 PM
EDT TM
5:46 PM
EDT
0h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2481
AF Air France
CR9
9:25 PM
EDT TM
10:14 PM
EDT
0h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3553
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:25 PM
EDT TM
10:14 PM
EDT
0h 49m
M T W T F S S
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DL3684
DL Delta
CR9
9:30 PM
EDT TM
10:21 PM
EDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
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DL4060
DL Delta
CR9
5:40 AM
EDT
6:28 AM
EDT
0h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AM3797
AM Aeromexi
CR9
5:40 AM
EDT
6:28 AM
EDT
0h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL3687
DL Delta
CR9
11:45 AM
EDT
12:33 PM
EDT
0h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AF2332
AF Air France
CR9
6:19 PM
EDT
7:09 PM
EDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AF2408
AF Air France
CR9
6:26 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
0h 49m
M T W T F S S
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DL4112
DL Delta
CR9
6:26 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
0h 49m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Lansing
3 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 74 mi 0h 47m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

DTW–LAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 74 miles in approximately 0h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–LAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 20 CR9 0h47-0h51 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 13 CR9 0h49-0h50 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 CR9 0h49 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (40 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to LAN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to LAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
318
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → LAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LAN → DTW
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lansing is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · LAN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Lansing.
Distance & Flight Time
74 mi / 119 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m to 0h 51m.
Getting to DTW

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

Key statistics for the Detroit to Lansing route.
Route details
Distance74 mi / 119 km
Flight time0h 47m to 0h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights40 out / 39 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: LAN
IATA / ICAOLAN / KLAN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation861 ft / 262 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to LAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Capital Region International Airport take approximately 0h 47m to 0h 51m. The route covers 74 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from DTW to LAN. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TVC, MSP, IAD, CUN, PUJ, ORD, RSW, MCO and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LAN to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DTW to LAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 40 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 47 minutes to 0 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 74 miles (119 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TVC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.