Detroit to La Crosse (DTW–LSE) — 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 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 48m AAACAM → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to La Crosse flights
MSP Minneapolis 11h 35m AFAMDL → CH Minneapolis (MSP) to La Crosse flights
MSN Madison ~3h 33m AFAMDL → AA Madison (MSN) to La Crosse flights
DCA Washington ~5h 20m AAAFAM → Washington (DCA) to La Crosse flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to La Crosse
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to LSE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
MSN ~3h 33m ORD ~3h 48m DCA ~5h 20m MSP ~11h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
150
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 → LSE
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Return
LSE → DTW
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
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
La Crosse is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · LSE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in La Crosse.
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–LSE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to La Crosse route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: LSE
Full nameLa Crosse Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLSE / KLSE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation655 ft / 200 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to LSE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
La Crosse is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from LSE 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.