Los Angeles to Detroit (LAX–DET) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LAX Airport Page →
1,994 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

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Los Angeles to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,994 mi 3h 38m nonstop +3h ahead

LAX–DET has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to DET.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
LAX → DET
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
DET → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport.
Metric LAX→DET PSP→DET
Distance from LAX 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 38m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · DET: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,994 mi / 3,208 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–DET Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,994 mi / 3,208 km
Flight time3h 38m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: DET
IATA / ICAODET / KDET
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation626 ft / 191 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to DET flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport take about 3h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,994 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Nearby alternatives include PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 LAX to DET

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to DET Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to DET is about 3 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,994 miles (3,208 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Palm Springs (PSP).