La Crosse to Detroit (LSE–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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415 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 42m AABAEJM AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MSN Madison ~3h 51m AFDLKE Madison (MSN) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis ~3h 52m AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington ~5h 16m AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 53m Bullhead City (IFP) to Detroit flights
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La Crosse to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
415 mi 1h 1m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LSE to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
155
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
LSE → DTW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
DTW → LSE
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from La Crosse

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric LSE→DTW MSN→DTW MSP→DTW
Distance from LSE 109 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 9
Weekly flights ~1 97 117
Flight time 1h 1m 1h 18m 1h 39m
Airports within 200 miles of LSE with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in La Crosse, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
415 mi / 668 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m 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.

LSE–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the La Crosse to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance415 mi / 668 km
Flight time1h 1m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LSE
IATA / ICAOLSE / KLSE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation655 ft / 200 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LSE to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from La Crosse Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 1h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 415 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of La Crosse.
Nearby alternatives include MSN, MSP and ATW. 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 LSE to DTW

La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LSE to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LSE to DTW is about 1 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 415 miles (668 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Madison (MSN), Minneapolis (MSP) and Appleton (ATW).