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

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Detroit to Van Nuys
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,971 mi 4h 12m nonstop -3h behind

DTW–VNY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → VNY
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
VNY → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Van Nuys from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Metric DTW→VNY CLE→VNY GRR→VNY
Distance from DTW 95 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3
Weekly flights
Flight time 4h 12m 4h 2m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Van Nuys Airport.

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 12m 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.

DTW–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance1,971 mi / 3,171 km
Flight time4h 12m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: VNY
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to VNY flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Van Nuys Airport take about 4h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 1,971 miles.
Van Nuys is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from VNY to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE and 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 is about 4 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,971 miles (3,171 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).