Liberia to Detroit (LIR–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 7h 3m DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
MIA Miami 7h 4m AA → AAAFAM Miami (MIA) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 8m AA → AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 56m B6 → ADAFB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Detroit flights
EWR Newark 7h 58m UA → ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 8h 7m UA → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
JFK New York 8h 29m B6 → AMB6DL New York (JFK) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 9h 10m UA → ACAFB6 Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 32m AS → AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights
YYZ Toronto 15h 26m ACPDWS → ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Liberia to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,189 mi 5h 15m nonstop +2h ahead

LIR–DTW had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,189 miles in 5h 15m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LIR–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIR to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
ATL ~7h 3m MIA ~7h 4m CLT ~7h 8m FLL ~7h 56m EWR ~7h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,009
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIR → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
DTW → LIR
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Liberia.
LIR: CST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Liberia, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
2,189 mi / 3,522 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

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.

Detroit Climate

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LIR–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Liberia to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance2,189 mi / 3,522 km
Flight time5h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIR
Full nameDaniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIR to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 5h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 2,189 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from LIR to DTW: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Liberia.
Yes, return flights from DTW to LIR 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 LIR to DTW

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LIR to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIR to DTW is about 5 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,189 miles (3,522 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.