Detroit to Lafayette (DTW–LFT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 36m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lafayette flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 43m AAAFAM → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lafayette flights
IAH Houston 5h 11m AMDLF9 → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Lafayette flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 11m AAAFAM → AABAGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lafayette flights
PHL Philadelphia ~6h 5m AAAFAM → Philadelphia (PHL) to Lafayette flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Lafayette
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 958 mi 2h 37m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and LFT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–LFT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 65% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LFT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ATL ~4h 36m CLT ~4h 43m IAH ~5h 11m DFW ~5h 11m PHL ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
397
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 → LFT
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
LFT → DTW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
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
Lafayette is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · LFT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Lafayette.
Distance & Flight Time
958 mi / 1,542 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m 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–LFT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Lafayette route.
Route details
Distance958 mi / 1,542 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference-1 hour
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: LFT
Full nameLafayette Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation42 ft / 13 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to LFT flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport take about 2h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 958 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and George Bush Intercontinental.
Lafayette 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 LFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to LFT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to LFT is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 958 miles (1,542 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.