Lakeland to Detroit (LAL–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAL–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Avelo Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 986 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Avelo Airlines | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Lakeland
| Metric | LAL→DTW | TPA→DTW | SRQ→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAL | – | 31 mi | 52 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 109 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 42m | 2h 35m | 2h 33m |
Travel Essentials
LAL: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
LAL–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAL to DTW
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Avelo Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LAL to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAL to DTW ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).