Little Rock to Detroit (LIT–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 36m WN → AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 4h 23m AAASIB → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 24m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 50m AABA → AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 3m AAASAY → AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 5h 19m ACCMNZ → AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
MCO Orlando 6h 4m WN → AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 6h 4m F9UAWN → ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
LGA New York 6h 50m AADL → AAAFAM New York (LGA) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington 7h 2m AA → AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Little Rock to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIT to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
BNA ~3h 36m ORD ~4h 23m ATL ~4h 24m MCI ~4h 27m OKC ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,322
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
LIT → DTW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
77%
Return
DTW → LIT
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIT delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Little Rock

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric LIT→DTW MEM→DTW
Distance from LIT – 129 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7
Weekly flights – 64
Departure OTP 85% –
Memphis (MEM) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of LIT with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Little Rock.
LIT: CDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Little Rock, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
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

LIT–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Little Rock to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIT
Full nameBill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field
IATA / ICAOLIT / KLIT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation262 ft / 80 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 LIT to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Little Rock.
Yes, return flights from DTW to LIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEM. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memphis (MEM).