Detroit to West Lafayette (YIP–LAF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to West Lafayette
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
217 mi 0h 48m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YIP and LAF, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to LAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach West Lafayette from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Purdue University Airport.
Metric YIP→LAF FWA→LAF
Distance from YIP – 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 0h 48m 1h 2m
Fort Wayne (FWA) to West Lafayette flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Purdue University Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
West Lafayette is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
YIP: EDT · LAF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in West Lafayette.
Distance & Flight Time
217 mi / 350 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 48m.
Facts

YIP–LAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to West Lafayette route.
Route details
Distance217 mi / 350 km
Flight time0h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: LAF
Full namePurdue University Airport
IATA / ICAOLAF / KLAF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to LAF flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Purdue University Airport take approximately 0h 48m. The route covers 217 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, BHM, IAD, JAX, FLL and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include FWA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YIP to LAF

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Purdue University Airport (LAF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YIP to LAF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to LAF ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 217 miles (350 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Wayne (FWA).