Detroit to Liberia (DTW–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL2904
DL Delta
739
7:00 AM
EDT TM
10:15 AM
CST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2751
DL Delta
739
11:15 AM
CST TM
6:29 PM
EDT
5h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Liberia
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,189 mi 5h 15m nonstop -2h behind 28 1-stop hubs

DTW–LIR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,189 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 739 5h15 34% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 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 LIR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,423
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 → LIR
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Return
LIR → DTW
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
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
-2h
Liberia is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,189 mi / 3,522 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

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–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,189 mi / 3,522 km
Flight time5h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take approximately 5h 15m. The route covers 2,189 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DTW to LIR. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLB, AUS, RDU, HPN, SLC, MCI, SJU, LAS, YYC, FLL, JFK, MIA, MSP, DFW, YUL, YYZ, ORD, IAH, ATL, CLT, BWI, LAX, PHL, EWR, DEN, SEA, BOS and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Liberia is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from LIR 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 LIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to LIR ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,189 miles (3,522 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MLB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.