Los Angeles to Lansing (LAX–LAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,917 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
DTW Detroit 6h 1m AFAMDL AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Lansing flights
ORD Chicago 6h 28m AAACAY AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Lansing flights
MCO Orlando 13h 52m AAADCM MX Orlando (MCO) to Lansing flights
DCA Washington 20h 56m AAASDL AA Washington (DCA) to Lansing flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~5h 41m AAASFJ Oklahoma City (OKC) to Lansing flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 19m AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Lansing flights
CUN Cancún ~9h 40m AAAMDL Cancún (CUN) to Lansing flights
IAD Dulles ~11h 13m AAAZCA Dulles (IAD) to Lansing flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Lansing
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,917 mi 3h 37m nonstop +3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to LAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
331
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → LAN
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
LAN → 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 →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Lansing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,917 mi / 3,084 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 37m 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–LAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Lansing route.
Route details
Distance1,917 mi / 3,084 km
Flight time3h 37m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: LAN
IATA / ICAOLAN / KLAN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation861 ft / 262 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to LAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Capital Region International Airport take about 3h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 1,917 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Orlando.
Lansing is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from LAN to LAX 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.

Flights from LAX to LAN

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to LAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to LAN is about 3 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,917 miles (3,084 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.