Detroit to La Paz (DTW–LAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,988 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 8h 25m AFAMDL → AS Los Angeles (LAX) to La Paz flights
GDL Guadalajara 10h 6m Y4 → CMVBY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to La Paz flights
MEX Mexico City 10h 26m DL → AMCMIB Mexico City (MEX) to La Paz flights
ATL Atlanta ~8h 11m AFAMDL → Atlanta (ATL) to La Paz flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to La Paz
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,988 mi 5h 26m nonstop -3h behind

DTW–LAP had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, 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 1,988 miles in 5h 26m.

Also explore DTW Routes LAP Routes DTW Live Flights LAP Live Flights DTW Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–LAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 50% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to LAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
ATL ~8h 11m LAX ~8h 25m GDL ~10h 6m MEX ~10h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
164
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → LAP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
LAP → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
La Paz is 3 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · LAP: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in La Paz.
Distance & Flight Time
1,988 mi / 3,199 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 26m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

DTW–LAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to La Paz route.
Route details
Distance1,988 mi / 3,199 km
Flight time5h 26m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: LAP
Full nameManuel Márquez de León International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAP / MMLP
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to LAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Manuel Márquez de León International Airport take about 5h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,988 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DTW to LAP: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Guadalajara and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
La Paz is 3 hours behind Detroit.
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 LAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, 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 LAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to LAP is about 5 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,988 miles (3,199 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Guadalajara and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.