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

LAX Airport Page →
1,966 mi airlines 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 47 1-stop flights Verified 9m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,966 mi 3h 23m nonstop +3h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and YIP, connecting options are available through 47 hubs.

Also explore LAX Routes YIP Routes LAX Live Flights YIP Live Flights LAX Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
105
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 Detroit from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric LAX→YIP SNA→YIP PSP→YIP
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 57m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Detroit flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Willow Run Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,966 mi / 3,164 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m.
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.

Facts

LAX–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,966 mi / 3,164 km
Flight time3h 23m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Willow Run Airport take approximately 3h 23m. The route covers 1,966 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to YIP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, DAL, MCI, MDW, PSP, SLC, PHX, TUS, MSP, SNA, LAS, OAK, IND, SDF, OMA, BNA, CLE, SJC, AUS, BZN, ORD, PIT, DEN, HOU, BUF, STL, YYZ, SFO, IAD, BWI, YYC, BHM, PHL, PNS, YUL, PBI, SJD, MCO, BOS, RSW, FLL, PLS, MIA, PVD, LIR, SXM and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and 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 YIP

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to YIP ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,966 miles (3,164 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).