Detroit to Lake Charles (DTW–LCH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
999 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 5m AAAFAM → AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lake Charles flights
IAH Houston 5h 15m AMDLF9 → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Lake Charles flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~6h 22m AFDLKL → Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Lake Charles flights
TPA Tampa ~7h 26m AFDLF9 → UA Tampa (TPA) to Lake Charles flights
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Detroit to Lake Charles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
999 mi 2h 24m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–LCH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to LCH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DFW ~5h 5m IAH ~5h 15m TYS ~6h 22m TPA ~7h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
191
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 → LCH
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
LCH → DTW
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
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
-1h
Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · LCH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Lake Charles.
Distance & Flight Time
999 mi / 1,607 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m gate to gate.
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–LCH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance999 mi / 1,607 km
Flight time2h 24m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: LCH
Full nameLake Charles Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLCH / KLCH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to LCH flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport take about 2h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 999 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
Lake Charles is 1 hour 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 LCH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to LCH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to LCH is about 2 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 999 miles (1,607 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.