Laredo to Detroit (LRD–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LRD and DTW. Nearest airports to LRD with scheduled service: Monterrey International Airport (MTY, 128 mi) · San Antonio International Airport (SAT, 150 mi) · Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD, 10 mi)
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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 4 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 2m ACCMNZ AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 19m AAASGF AAAMCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 41m G4 AFDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
MTY Monterrey 25h 18m ZV AM Monterrey (MTY) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Laredo to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LRD to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
277
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
LRD → DTW
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
DTW → LRD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Laredo

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric LRD→DTW MTY→DTW SAT→DTW
Distance from LRD 128 mi 150 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6
Weekly flights 6 83
Airports within 200 miles of LRD with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Laredo, 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.

LRD–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Laredo to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LRD
IATA / ICAOLRD / KLRD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation508 ft / 155 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LRD to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid.
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 1 hour ahead of Laredo.
Yes, return flights from DTW to LRD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MTY, SAT and SLW. 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 George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monterrey (MTY), San Antonio (SAT) and Saltillo (SLW).