Van Nuys to Detroit (VNY–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Van Nuys to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,971 mi 4h 4m nonstop +3h ahead

VNY–DTW 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 (DTW) Detroit to Van Nuys flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DAL ~6h 24m BWI ~7h 32m MDW ~17h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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
VNY → DTW
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
Return
DTW → VNY
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Van Nuys

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric VNY→DTW LAX→DTW SNA→DTW
Distance from VNY – 19 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines – 9 2
Weekly flights – 110 6
Flight time 4h 4m 3h 53m 4h 22m
Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of VNY with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
VNY: PDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,971 mi / 3,171 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 4m 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

VNY–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,971 mi / 3,171 km
Flight time4h 4m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 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 VNY to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Nuys Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 4h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,971 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
Yes, return flights from DTW to VNY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX and SNA. 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 VNY to DTW

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

VNY to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to DTW is about 4 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,971 miles (3,171 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA).