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

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1,966 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 10m AFAMDL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 42m EJALXJUA → SGX Dallas (DAL) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville ~6h 47m AAAFAM → Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
SAV Savannah ~6h 55m → LF Savannah (SAV) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 58m AAACAY → Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~7h AAACAF → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
HOU Houston ~7h 11m EJAWN → Houston (HOU) to Detroit flights
PVD Providence/Warwick ~10h 20m MX → Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,966 mi 3h 23m nonstop +3h ahead

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

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All flights from Detroit (YIP) Detroit to Los Angeles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
MSP ~6h 10m DAL ~6h 42m BNA ~6h 47m SAV ~6h 55m ORD ~6h 58m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

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

Other ways to reach Detroit from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric LAX→YIP LGB→YIP SNA→YIP
Distance from LAX – 17 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 43m 3h 57m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to Detroit flights · 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 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.

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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,966 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from YIP to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, 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 is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,966 miles (3,164 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).