Detroit to Van Nuys (DTW–VNY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Van Nuys
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,971 mi 4h 7m nonstop -3h behind 75 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and VNY, connecting options are available through 75 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to VNY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
588
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Van Nuys from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Metric DTW→VNY GRR→VNY
Distance from DTW – 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 4h 7m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 86% –
Grand Rapids (GRR) to Van Nuys flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Van Nuys is 3 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · VNY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Van Nuys.
Distance & Flight Time
1,971 mi / 3,171 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 7m.
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–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance1,971 mi / 3,171 km
Flight time4h 7m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to VNY flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Van Nuys Airport take approximately 4h 7m. The route covers 1,971 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DTW to VNY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, TVC, SBN, CMI, OKC, LAS, CMH, SCF, GYR, IND, MDW, SAN, SDF, CVG, PHX, OMA, JVL, CCR, MKE, SLC, MSP, SJC, YYZ, ORD, SMF, DEN, DAL, LAX, BNA, TYS, MCI, IAH, TEB, LEX, AUS, SUS, ICT, PIT, SFO, AGS, PHL, PDX, RDU, BWI, CLT, DFW, JAX, IAD, SAV, MCO, CHS, TPA, SJD, LGA, HPN, PIE, MSY, RSW, PVD, APF, SEA, BOS, PVR, PWM, PBI, JFK, FLL, NAS, GCM, MIA, PLS, SJU, STL, HNL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Van Nuys is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Nearby alternatives include GRR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 VNY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to VNY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to VNY ranges from 4 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,971 miles (3,171 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR).