Detroit to Las Vegas (DTW–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–LAS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,745 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 127 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS | 42 | 321, 739, A21N | 3h56-4h27 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 4h20-4h25 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | 32B | 4h28 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 0 | – | – | – | Y4 | |
| KAI KAI | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Las Vegas from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→LAS | YQG→LAS | FNT→LAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 101 | – | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 56m | 4h 44m | 4h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Las Vegas.
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.
Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.
Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.
Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.
DTW–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to LAS
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, KAI, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to LAS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to LAS ranges from 3 hours 56 minutes to 4 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,745 miles (2,808 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 103 return, totaling 204 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
127 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Flint (FNT) and Cleveland (CLE).